The Buzz on Rough Oak Bulletgalls

Rough Oak Bulletgalls induced by the gall-wasp, Disholcaspis quercusmamma (family Cynipidae) are splitting through the bark and rising on the stems of oaks in the white oak group in southwest Ohio. The galls are most commonly found on bur (Quercus macrocarpa), white oak (Q. alba), and swamp white oak (Q. bicolor).
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Authors
Joe Boggs

Hold the Latte and Pass Me a Maté

In the central to southern parts of South America, you will find a unique species of holly that not only grows wild as an understory shrub but also has a large economic impact on countries in its native region. Ilex paraguariensis, commonly referred to as yerba maté (maté for short), is prized not primarily for ornamental reasons but as a caffeinated refreshment!
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Authors
Carrie Brown