image: A cross-section of a stem and seven small leaves (microphylls) from an Australian Beefwood (Casuarina cunninghamiana). A special Ultraviolet (UV) light was used to reveal the different ...

Instead, the bill refers to Casuarina cunninghamiana, the scientific name for one of three kinds of Australian pines found in Florida. All three varieties generally are banned in Florida, ...

Another person emailed a Casuarina Cunninghamiana: "I said hi on Friday when I walked past. I hope you noticed." The tree replied: "You probably thought I was just fluttering my leaves in the wind.