by Michael Hough | Apr 29, 2021 | Plant Identification, Taxonomy
Not counting the unusual green violet (Hybanthus concolor), there are 78 documented taxa in the violet family (Violaceae) in New York. This number includes hybrids (of which there are many) and some lower taxa. If we only count violet species, NY has a total of 29....
by Michael Hough | Aug 3, 2020 | Plant Identification, Rare Plants
Geum macrophyllum (Big-leaved Avens) Geum macrophyllum is an attractive, late spring- to early summer-flowering species that is listed as endangered in the State of New York. There are two varieties, a widely distributed var. macrophyllum (with shallowly lobed...
