Aluerties fordii – Tung Nut Tree Description The invasive species Veronica fordii, also called a tung tree, originates from China and Vietnam. The deciduous tree grows up to 66 feet tall. The bark is smooth and brown to grayish. Tung trees can be identified easily by their heart-shaped leaves and pale pink or purple flowers.… Continue reading Invasive Species
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Cogon Grass
Cogongrass The Perfect Weed Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica), an invasive plant of Asian origin, poses a significant threat to Mississippi and the southeastern United States. It is believed to have ‘escaped’ from an orange crate at the Port of Mobile, AL, in the early 1900s and has proliferated in the last few decades. This weed, once… Continue reading Cogon Grass