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 David Werier | Nov 1, 2020 | Nonnative Plants, Plant Distribution, Plant Identification, Taxonomy
In New York State there are three nonnative crab grasses, Digitaria ciliaris, D. ischaemum, and D. sanguinalis. These annual grasses begin flowering in mid-summer and continue to flower and fruit until frost knocks them back. The native range of D. ciliaris is...
by admin | Jan 28, 2011 | Publications, Apps, and Websites, Taxonomy
If you have ever sought the meaning behind the scientific name of a plant there is an easy website to use called Botanary (botanical dictionary) to look them up. It’s part of the gardening site “Dave’s Garden”. Keep it handy on your smartphone...
by admin | Jan 21, 2011 | Bryophytes, Classes and Workshops, Field Techniques, Field Trips, Happenings, Plant Identification, Taxonomy, Uncategorized
There are three upcoming bryological courses and excursions this spring! They’re not being held in our region, but many bryophytes are quite cosmopolitan so it’s likely that you’d encounter species that occur in New York. Certainly the lab skills and...
by admin | Jan 5, 2011 | Publications, Apps, and Websites, Taxonomy
From theplantlist.org website: The Plant List is a working list of all known plant species. Version 1 aims to be comprehensive for species of Vascular plant (flowering plants, conifers, ferns and their allies) and of Bryophytes (mosses and liverworts). Collaboration...
by admin | Dec 30, 2010 | Ecology, Plant Distribution, Taxonomy
CLICK HERE to see an article about how ecologists are using herbarium specimens to study global warming. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is featured.
