Eucalyptus Trees: California’s Hidden Villain?

Did you know those tall eucalyptus trees all over California are actually a huge problem? Botanist Jessie Dickson says they’re one of the worst invasive species here—pushing out native redwoods, dropping branches every winter, and even making wildfires worse because their oil is super flammable. Wildest part? They were brought in as a quick cash crop, but the wood turned out useless. Now, they’re everywhere and tough to get rid of. Maybe it’s time to rethink what we plant in our yards! #CaliforniaNature #InvasiveSpecies #Eucalyptus #Science