Bad Stuff
This disease is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid.
What is citrus greening?
The seeds of this common fruit can reduce intestinal parasites in humans and in animals.
What is papaya?
Tamarind is native to this continent.
What is Africa?
Mangoes, poison ivy, and cashews
What is Anacardiaceae?
The sausage tree is here.
What is AT?
Not to be confused with anthrax, this fungal disease is commonly found on mangos.
What is anthracnose?
It is native to America, and its common name refers to papaya in Australia.
What is Paw Paw (Asimina triloba)?
Aspirin is derived from the bark of this tree.
What is willow?
Marigolds, sunflowers, and lettuce
What is Asteraceae?
This thorny edible shrub lines the tour path entrance. It is also very tolerant of saline soils.
What is natal plum (Carissa)?
This insect is the reason lychee leaves have holes in them! The bug was accidentally introduced into Pine Island in 2018.
What is the lychee erinose mite?
This fruit was named by early Spanish missionaries who saw in these tropical vines the story of the crucifixion of Christ.
What is Passionfruit?
This plant, often offered for samples on tours, is native to the rainforests of Borneo.
What is katuk?
Cassava and poinsettia
What is Euphorbiaceae?
'Alampur Baneshan' mangoes are located in this area of the farm.
What is the lowlands dwarf mango orchard?
Figs struggle in Florida because of these decomposers that puncture roots and feed on plant fluids.
What are nematodes?
This was once a commercial crop in Florida but moved to other countries due to labor costs and cold weather conditions. The #1 producer of this crop is Indonesia.
What is pineapple?
This commonly eaten plant originated in the Andes as a small, sour berry.
What is tomato?
Guava, allspice, and rose apple
What is Myrtaceae?
This popular plant makes for a delicious, caffeinated tea. ECHO has one plant nestled in the peri-urban food forest.
What is yerba mate?
ECHO refuses to sell bananas that are susceptible to this disease
What is black sigatoka?
These two Eugenias at ECHO can only be found in the Rainforest area.
What are Pitomba and Pitengatuba?
Quinine, an antimalarial medication, is derived from this tree.
What is the cinchona tree?
Macadamia nut
What is Proteaceae?
On the top of the mountain lies a plant traditionally used to soothe indigestion and peptic ulcers.
What is mastic?