Tuesday, April 28, 2026

April 28, 2026

This plant is called Scarlet Sesbane
It's a non-native and invasive
It has seeds that remain viable in the ground for years
Yet it's beauty is quite persuasive.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources: https://plant-directory.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/sesbania-punicea/

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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