January 5, 2022

This is known as an Air Potato

It is one of Florida's most invasive exotic species

They can grow at up to 8 inches a day

And are prohibited - you must NEVER breed these.

Location: Cocoa Christmas Bird Count

Sources: https://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-directory/dioscorea-bulbifera/

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson