General Description
Maypop (Passiflora incarnata)–also known as the purple passion flower–is a widespread native vine in the passion fl...
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Most lightning strikes will likely occur in rural forests; some will happen in urban areas. Urban trees provide numerous benefits rangin...
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Pitcher plants are found throughout Alabama. Learn fun facts about these carnivorous plants growing in wetland areas including bogs.
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A member of the Apiaceae family of plants, poison hemlock is related to many familiar crops and herbs including carrots, celery, parsley, ci...
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Urban forests include all types of woody plants, trees, shrubs, and green spaces in public and private areas in urban settings. The term urb...
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The southeastern United States has five stages of succession identified by dominant vegetation types. Moving through each stage is gradual a...
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Drone technology is now being used in multiple ways, including forest management. Learn about their purposes, background, benefits, limitati...
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There are two species of tupelo in Alabama with notable fruiting potential. Black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a common, large, and widesprea...
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A pond on your property can be an asset–not only as a place to pass time between hunting seasons, but also as a habitat enhancement for wi...
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Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also referred to as drones, have multiple applications such as aerial photography, precision agriculture, dis...
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Description
Red mulberry is a member of the family Moraceae, which also includes figs, and is the only mulberry species native to Alabama. ...
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Forests are constantly changing. How forests grow varies based on species composition, age of the forest/trees, space to grow, and timin...
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