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Spanish Moss: A Beauty, Not a Parasite

Rowing between some Spanish moss in a Louisiana bayou.
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The picturesque staple of the Louisiana landscape gets everything it needs from light, rainwater, and air.

Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener’s Guide."