evanshaley+FollowEucalyptus Trees: Secret Fire Hazards?Did you know those chill eucalyptus trees are actually wildfire time bombs in places like California? They’re not just invasive—they’re packed with flammable oil that can explode in fires. Early settlers brought them over, but now they’re crowding out native plants and even toppling over onto homes because of their shallow roots. Locals are fighting back by rewilding their yards with native plants (bonus: it’s cheaper and better for pollinators!). Wild, right? #Eucalyptus #WildfireRisk #InvasiveSpecies #Home00Share
Patrick Simmons+FollowEucalyptus 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 #Science11Share
