Tibouchina granulosa Purple Glory Tree by Edward Gilman

“…It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its moderate growth rate, dense foliage, and large, vibrant purple flowers that bloom throughout much of the year. The plant can be trained into a small tree or maintained as a shrub, making it versatile for various landscape uses such as screens, specimen plants, or container gardening. …”
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Sap Beetles (of Florida), Nitidulidae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) by Lisa Myers

“…Sap beetles have been found in various habitats feeding on flowers, fruits, sap, fungi, decaying and fermenting plant tissues or dead animal tissue (Parsons 1943, Hayashi 1978). …”
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South Florida Gardening Calendar by Sydney Park Brown

“…Prune non-spring flowering shrubs and trees in January to improve form. …”
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Acalypha pendula by Edward F. Gilman

“…In the full sun it forms a thick canopy of tiny, serrated leaves no more than 3/4 inches long by 1/2 inches wide (Figure 1). Bright red, fussy flowers stand erect above the foliage like soldiers in a field. …”
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Ipomoea stolonifera Fiddle-Leaf Morning Glory by Edward Gilman

“…It details the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth, glossy green leaves, and white funnel-shaped flowers. The fiddle-leaf morning glory is noted for its high drought and salt tolerance, making it well-suited for coastal landscapes as a ground cover or sand binder. …”
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Pollen contamination and mating structure in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Ait.) clonal seed orchards revealed by SNP markers by Bouffier, Laurent, Debille, Sandrine, Alazard, Pierre, Raffin, Annie, Pastuszka, Patrick, Trontin, Jean-François

“…We addressed biological (tree genotype, age, flowering phenology) and environmental factors (vicinity with external pollen sources, orchard structure, soil type, climatic conditions) that are expected to determine the genetic composition of seed lots. …”
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Foliar or Bud Nematodes in Florida Strawberries by Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Norling

“…Foliar/bud nematodes can have a devastating effect on strawberries, as plants become stunted with curled up leaves, and little or no flowers and fruits are produced. No information is available on the biology and management of these nematodes in Florida. …”
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L’« arte » del giardino nell’Europa di età moderna : ipotesi di lavoro e prospettive di ricerca by Chiara Santini

“…The analysis is based on a corpus of twenty texts on horticulture and gardening published during the 17th and 18th centuries by gardeners, flowers collectors, agronomists and amateurs à i.e. authors who belong to a milieu less erudite than the milieu who elaborated the following Treaties : Boyceau de la Barauderie and de Dezallier d'Argenville. …”
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Foliar or Bud Nematodes in Florida Strawberries by Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Norling

“…Foliar/bud nematodes can have a devastating effect on strawberries, as plants become stunted with curled up leaves, and little or no flowers and fruits are produced. No information is available on the biology and management of these nematodes in Florida. …”
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Ternstroemia gymnanthera Cleyera, Japanese Ternstroemia by Edward Gilman

“…It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its dense, dark green foliage that changes color with the seasons, and its small, fragrant white flowers that give way to red fruits. The plant is noted for its moderate growth rate, upright habit, and tolerance to various soil types and light conditions. …”
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Ipomoea stolonifera Fiddle-Leaf Morning Glory by Edward Gilman

“…It details the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth, glossy green leaves, and white funnel-shaped flowers. The fiddle-leaf morning glory is noted for its high drought and salt tolerance, making it well-suited for coastal landscapes as a ground cover or sand binder. …”
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Acalypha hispida: Chenille Plant by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document is about the chenille plant (Acalypha hispida), a vigorous, upright shrub known for its striking red, drooping flowers. It typically grows 5 to 6 feet tall and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Blight by Ozgur Batuman, Pamela D. Roberts, Ronald H. Brlansky

“…Trees rapidly decline with extensive twig dieback, off-season flowering, and small fruit. Blight trees reach a stage of chronic decline, but seldom die. …”
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Acalypha hispida: Chenille Plant by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document is about the chenille plant (Acalypha hispida), a vigorous, upright shrub known for its striking red, drooping flowers. It typically grows 5 to 6 feet tall and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11. …”
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Acalypha pendula by Edward F. Gilman

“…In the full sun it forms a thick canopy of tiny, serrated leaves no more than 3/4 inches long by 1/2 inches wide (Figure 1). Bright red, fussy flowers stand erect above the foliage like soldiers in a field. …”
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Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the Bolivian Allamanda (Allamanda bolivinensis), an evergreen vine known for its vivid white, trumpet-shaped flowers with deep yellow throats. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth rate, spreading habit, and adaptability to various soil types. …”
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Floriculture New Crop Update - Report from California Pack Trials 2003 by Rick Schoellhorn, Alexis A. Richardson

“… Pack trials are industry events held in early April each year highlighting the new releases in flowering crops for each year. This is an industry event and, generally, not open to the public. …”
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Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the Bolivian Allamanda (Allamanda bolivinensis), an evergreen vine known for its vivid white, trumpet-shaped flowers with deep yellow throats. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth rate, spreading habit, and adaptability to various soil types. …”
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Mediterranean island endemic Arum pictum emits isomyocorene as a major component of floral scent by Gibernau, Marc, Amadori, Arianna, Godschalx, Adrienne, Albre, Jérôme, Tomi, Félix, Marcia, Paolo, Farris, Emmanuele

“…., endemic from Corsica, Sardinia and Balearic Islands, is the only autumn-flowering Arum species. This species is pollinated by deceptively attracting coprophilous and saprophilous Diptera and staphylinid Coleoptera. …”
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Guide to Using Rhizomal Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape by Robert E. Rouse, Elan M. Miavitz, Fritz M. Roka

“…It is not only beneficial to the environment since it requires no supplemental nitrogen or phosphorus fertilization or pest control, but it also is aesthetically pleasing, can be walked on, and has edible, peanut flavored flowers. This document is HS960, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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