Here’s something dogs and toddlers have in common: They like to eat the leaves and berries that are right on their eye level in South Florida yards. But supervising adults must stay vigilant. Some of ...

It’s a spooky time of year and a great time to consider what plants you need to be careful around. Florida is home to some of the most poisonous plants in the world. They can be found in your house, ...

The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently connected with Marc S. Frank, an Extension Botanist and Assistant Collection Manager at the University of Florida's Herbarium at the Florida Museum of ...

Ah the great outdoors. It offers breathtaking views, fresh air, and scenic wildlife. However, another thing that it offers is danger. Not just from the climate and potential dangerous wildlife but ...

For gardeners or those that enjoy the outdoors, spring fever is one thing, but itching rashes and painful blisters are another thing entirely. Poisonous plants can turn a wonderful pastime into an ...