Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
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Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus

Apparently people haven't learned the lesson "Do not introduce foreign species" from dandelions, kudzu, killer bees, etc.  Now they're introducing genetically engineered eucalyptus to northern Florida.  The gengineering was done to make the trees frost-resistant.  In other words, they removed the primary safety catch that prevents the trees from spreading.  Not a good idea.
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raindrops

raindrops

June 9 2010, 17:32:20 UTC 11 years ago

Deathmatch: Killer Kudzu vs. Evil Eucalyptus

Two plants enter! Bazillions leave. (hah, punny)
ysabetwordsmith

O_O

ysabetwordsmith

June 9 2010, 17:39:09 UTC 11 years ago

That is a horror story waiting to happen.

I am also disturbingly reminded that eucalyptus trees have pale bark that hangs off in shreds, and they smell kind of like formaldehyde. ZOMG Zombie Trees of Doom!

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