Bromeliads in Florida

The primary threats to Florida's bromeliads are the Mexican bromeliad weevil and the Florida bromeliad weevil. These two bugs are wreaking havoc and bromeliad enthusiasts are striking back. These dedicated folks are massing their resources to halt the spread of this pest by mounting seed saving campaigns and specimen rescues.

Bromeliads are worth a look. Check out the sites below to learn more about this fascinating and unusual plant.

Florida Council of Bromeliad Societies http://www.fcbs.org/

Native Bromeliaceae of South Florida http://www.cassiakeyensis.com/sofl_plant...

Florida Native Bromeliads Illustrated http://bromeliadbiota.ifas.ufl.edu/flbro...

Growing Bromeliads http://www.ghg.net/beyer/bromel.htm

Up Close and Personal...The Evil Weevil http://www.fcbs.org/articles/olan_creel....

Featured Creatures: Florida Bromeliad Weevil http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/orn/M_mosi...

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