Introduced bush spreads east while admired for foliage
An apologetic note describes an ornamental shrub from eastern Asia that has escaped cultivation, reaching up to 15 feet and proving aggressive. It is deciduous with glossy leaf blades and silvery scales on the underside, and blooms in spring with yellow tubular flowers lacking petals in small axillary clusters.
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Fragrant ornamental shrub warns of invasive spread
John Nelson of the University of South Carolina’s Herbarium cautions against a fragrant, rapidly growing shrub whose attractive fruits attract wildlife but spread aggressively, crowding out natives. He notes control is costly once ecosystems are infested and suggests native alternatives. Call (803) 777-8196 for plant identifications.
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Native Plants
John Nelson
Department of Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Fall Migration Bird Walk at Phinizy Swamp
The event on September 13 from 8 to 11 a.m. costs $3 for Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy members and $5 for nonmembers. Registration is due by September 10 via (706) 828-2109.
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Phinizy Swamp
Southeasern Natural Sciences
Academy
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