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Features of the Field Guide4 ResourcesContact information of agencies and groupssupporting the control of non-native invasive pestplants and encouraging native plant replacements.5 Herbicide Application TechniquesThis guide promotes three different treatmenttechniques especially suited for homeowners andprofessionals.8 List of HerbicidesFor the homeowner and the professional.10 Plant DescriptionsEach of the 20 plants has:Identifying characteristicsA brief botanical description; for example, leaf shapeand color, flower color, and fruits.Color photographsAll the photographs in this guide were taken in theTampa Bay area!Scientific and common nameThe scientific name is in italics.HabitatA brief description of where the plant is found andmost likely to thrive.Growth habitsHow the plant spreads; for example, are the seedsdispersed by birds or do the plants spread by roots?Control methodsTips on controlling and eradicating the plants.ReplacementsFlorida native plant species are recommended.47 The Invasive Species Task ForceWhat it is and how you can get involved.48 SourcesCover photo: Air potato in Hillsborough County2