This overview of naming conventions for plants explores the implications of taxonomic accuracy and nomenclature revision for the conservation of rare plants. Animation and original illustrations: Madelyn Neufeld Original Storyboard: Dr. Katie Heineman, Center for Plant Conservation […]
Hannah Cook, M.S. Candidate, Biology, Western Carolina University Stenanthium gramineum (Ker. Gawler) Morong, commonly known as “Eastern Featherbells” is a perennial herb that occurs in the Southern Appalachians and more broadly throughout the midwestern, southwestern and eastern U.S. Historically, this species has been under-studied, and is taxonomically unclear. Currently, two varieties are recognized, distinguished in […]