by admin | May 15, 2011 | Plant Identification, Publications, Apps, and Websites
In a recent post the new tree identification Apple app Leafsnap was featured. I collected 5 tree leaves today to see how well it worked. Here are the results: 1. American elm – It had it listed as its 4th guess. 2. Witch hazel – It was not in the...
by admin | May 12, 2011 | Classes and Workshops
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by admin | May 10, 2011 | Education and Research, Plant Organizations, Publications, Apps, and Websites
Here is a great resource for native plants in the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City areas. To see their web site CLICK HERE.
by admin | May 8, 2011 | Education and Research, Field Techniques, Plant Identification
Many years in development, the leaf identification app Leafsnap is finally available for the iPhone and iPod touch with camera and wifi connection. It will be interesting to see how it will be integrated into dendrology and other flora classes. See the YouTube video...
by admin | May 6, 2011 | Invasive Species
Wild chervil, Anthriscus sylvestris, a non-native plant from Europe seems to be exploding in numbers and range across the state. It can be seen flowering along roadsides, fields and forest edges in late May or early June. I became aware of this plant in the late 1990s...
