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At the Saturday Trailday from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., we will focus again on removing Rosary Pea, a highly invasive and unwelcome vine.
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The rosary pea is an evergreen vine in the bean family (Fabaceae) that is native to India and parts of tropical Asia. It was imported to Florida and is now listed as a noxious weed and is on the Federal Noxious Weed List.
This plant grows as a twining vine and can climb over trees, shrubs, and fences, invading both undisturbed and disturbed areas. The deep taproot makes it difficult to eradicate. The shiny red and black seeds are very uniform in shape and have been used as a measure of weight and for jewelry. Birds will eat the fruits, spreading the seeds, and are unaffected by the poison. The pea-shaped flowers grow in clusters in the axils of the compound leaves.
Please bring loppers, hand pruners, and gloves if you have them. If not, we have limited availability of equipment to loan for the event. Everyone should wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. Bring your water bottle - we will supply plenty of cold water to refill your bottle.
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Removing rosary pea in June 2017 ... and we're still at it!
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Please consider becoming a Florida Scrub-Jay Trail member and contributing to our cause of protecting the Florida Scrub-Jay from extinction while supporting our children as they explore our great Florida outdoors.
Join or Donate Here
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SUMMER HOURS
The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is
open weekends only July 18 - October 2, 2026
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free Guided Tours begin Saturday, October 3, 2026, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
First Saturday of each month through March 6, 2027
You are always invited to come see this Garden Spot of Lake County.
Physical Address:
11490 Montevista Road, Clermont, FL 34711
The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail is a not for profit 501(c) (3) corporation. |
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