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Cedros Island Oak: Quercus cedrosensis

Tony Gurnoe, of the San Diego Botanic Garden, presented an overview of Quercus cedronsensis at the 2021 Channel Islands and California Native Oak Workshop. He discussed the range, distinguishing characteristics, habitat, and species specific threats, as well as recent conservation efforts. The San Diego Botanic Garden has collected acorn and tissue, and has successfully propagated […]

Seed Propagation and Seedling Production of Temperate Lady’s Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium)

Peter Zale, Longwood Gardens Despite significant advances in seed propagation and production of lady’s slipper orchids (Cypripedium spp.) in the last 25 years, the genus remains rare in ex situ collections, access to seedlings from local populations that may capture important genetic diversity is rare, they are expensive to purchase, and there are still inconsistencies and […]

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