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The Marsh Rabbit: Enhancing Backyard Habitats for Wildlife and Beauty
In the diverse ecosystems of the U.S. Southeast, the marsh rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris) serves as an integral species, particularly within forests and marshes. Known for its preference for wet environments, the marsh rabbit thrives in areas where thick vegetation provides necessary cover and food sources. For Floridians, especially those with lakefront properties, creating a landscape…
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Sandhill Milkweed Success in the Gulf States
Sandhill Milkweed (also known as Pinewoods Milkweed, Sprawling Milkweed, or Pink-Veined Milkweed) is a species of Milkweed plant native to the Southeastern United States. Milkweed species are required by the endangered Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus). Its scientific name is Asclepias humistrata, which is made of the Latin humis, or “sprawling,” and sternere, which means “to spread.” Therefore, it…
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Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata)
Whorled Milkweed is one of the many varieties of milkweed that are critical to the survival of the Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus).
