by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Classes and Workshops
Two upcoming exciting workshop being offered by the New York Flora Association in conjunction with the Bailey Hortorium are listed below. Click on the fliers for a larger version. May 21-22 (Saturday and Sunday), 2011, Salix (willow) workshop based out of Ithaca...
by admin | Apr 26, 2011 | Plant Identification
This invasive plant can take over a floodplain understory and although the yellow masses of flowers may look pretty, it should be removed if possible. It is blooming now (late April and early May) so keep a lookout for it....
by admin | Apr 26, 2011 | Publications, Apps, and Websites
Wayne Armstrong from Palomar College has assembled a very information-rich website on the taxonomy of the Lemnaceae. There are lots of photos and keys to use to key out this sometimes difficult group. To access the website CLICK HERE.
by admin | Apr 19, 2011 | Field Trips
The Capital District Friday Field Group just released their schedule for the 2011 field season. The group meets every Friday at 5:30 PM at a location in the Capital District of New York to learn the flora and fauna of the area. The group is also on meetup.com if you...
by admin | Apr 16, 2011 | Plant Identification, Plant Sightings
Entry and photos by Steve Young. Mid-April is the flowering time of the rare Pixiemoss, Pyxidanthera barbulata. In New York there are only two locations, on Long Island, but only one of them has a significant number of plants. This tiny plant grows in low clumps on...
