Aquilegia Editions 2008
Summary: This issue of Aquilegia highlights the intersection of botanical research, education, and conservation across Colorado. A comprehensive updated key to the grass genus Poa provides an important resource for identifying species of the Southern Rocky Mountain Region. Readers gain insight into plant morphology through an exploration of phyllotaxis and the mathematical patterns underlying plant growth. An extended interview with Dr. William Weber reflects on the influences that shaped his career and his discoveries linking Colorado’s flora with Middle Asia. Conservation efforts are showcased through the launch of the Colorado Rare Plant Initiative, aimed at protecting imperiled species through statewide collaboration. Additional features examine the ecological value of native gardening, summarize member priorities, and promote citizen engagement through restoration activities and educational field experiences.
Plant Species: Poa bulbosa, Poa annua, Poa bolanderi, Poa bigelovii, Poa compressa, Poa tracyi, Poa fendleriana, Poa wheeleri, Poa arida, Poa arctica, Poa pratensis, Poa trivialis, Poa occidentalis, Poa reflexa, Poa leptocoma, Poa abbreviata, Poa laxa, Poa stenantha, Poa interior, Poa palustris, Poa lettermanii, Poa secunda, Poa cusickii, Poa glauca, Poa alpina, Poa × nematophylla, Orobanche spp., Astragalus spp., Frasera coloradensis, Primula egaliksensis, Carex scirpoidea, Carex livida, Trichophorum pumilium, Packera pauciflora, Ptilagrostis porteri, Sisyrinchium pallidum, Salix candida, Sphagnum girgensohnii, Penstemon spp., Aquilegia spp., Clematis vitalba, Opuntia ficus-indica, Phragmites australis, Yucca glauca, Verbascum thapsus, Galium triflorum, Stellaria irrigua, Artemisia frigida, Angelica ampla, Angelica decurrens, Claytonia megarhiza, Claytonia joanneana, Primula parryi, Primula altaica, Eriophorum altaicum, Thalictrum heliophilum, Thalictrum foetidum, Oreas martiana, Catascopium nigritum, Anoectangium handelii, Didymodon anserinocapitatus, Orthotrichum hallii, Candelariella spraguei, Gypsoplaca macrophylla, and Allocetraria stracheyi.
Keywords: Poaceae, Poa, grass identification, dichotomous keys, Southern Rocky Mountain flora, phyllotaxis, Fibonacci sequence, golden ratio, plant morphology, William Weber, botanical history, Middle Asiatic flora, biogeography, rare plant conservation, Colorado Rare Plant Initiative, biodiversity, native plant gardening, ecological restoration, citizen science, native seed collection, alpine ecosystems, fen ecology, lichens, ethnobotany, member engagement, botanical education, conservation partnerships, herbarium studies, invasive species, climate change, and Colorado native flora.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia emphasizes the importance of botanical discovery, accurate identification, and active conservation in Colorado. Featured articles include the final installment of an updated identification key to the grass genus Festuca for the Southern Rocky Mountain Region, reflecting ongoing refinement in plant taxonomy. The issue also celebrates the remarkable discovery of several plant species newly described to science from Colorado, highlighting the continued need for field exploration and public awareness. Conservation efforts focus on replacing invasive ornamental plants with native alternatives to protect biodiversity. An extended discussion with Dr. William Weber explores the complexities of plant classification, balancing scientific advancement with practical application. Together, these pieces encourage readers to deepen their botanical knowledge, engage in conservation, and recognize that Colorado’s flora still holds many opportunities for discovery.
Plant Species: Festuca calligera, Festuca earlei, Festuca trachyphylla, Festuca subulata, Festuca hallii, Festuca ovina, Festuca rubra, Festuca minutiflora, Festuca dasyclada, Festuca arizonica, Festuca baffiniensis, Festuca brachyphylla, Festuca saximontana, Festuca idahoensis, Festuca thurberi, Festuca sororia, Schedonorus arundinaceus, Schedonorus pratensis, Descurainia kenheilii, Draba malpighiacea, Physaria scrotiformis, Physaria pulvinata, Physaria alpina, Physaria parvula, Boechera glareosa, Boechera villosa, Cryptantha gypsophila, Mentzelia rhizomata, Mentzelia multicaulis var. uintahensis, Navarettia saximontana, Physaria vicinia, Lesquerella gooddingii, Physaria didymocarpa, Celtis laevigata, Euphorbia cyparissias, Euphorbia myrsinites, Hieracium aurantiacum, Lythrum salicaria, Salvia aethiopis, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Clematis orientalis, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Linaria dalmatica, Linaria vulgaris, Hesperis matronalis, Matricaria perforata, Saponaria officinalis, Tamarix chinensis, Tamarix parviflora, Tamarix ramosissima, Tanacetum vulgare, Verbascum blattaria, Eriogonum umbellatum, Calylophus serrulatus, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, Mahonia repens, Erysimum capitatum, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Epilobium angustifolium, Liatris punctata, Monarda fistulosa, Penstemon strictus, Antennaria spp., Artemisia spp., Achillea lanulosa, Erigeron speciosus, Clematis ligusticifolia, Humulus lupulus, Shepherdia argentea, Sorbus scopulina, Thermopsis spp., Aquilegia chrysantha, Erysimum asperum, Aquilegia caerulea, Campanula rotundifolia, Penstemon secundiflorus, Anaphalis margaritacea, Cleome serrulata, Geranium caespitosum, Ribes cereum, Amorpha fruticosa, Oreobatus deliciosus, Chrysothamnus nauseosus, Potentilla fruticosa, Pulsatilla patens, Rubus, Cylactis, Rubacer, Prunus, Padus, Amygdalus, Cerasus, Pentaphylloides, Argentina, Drymocallis, Potentilla glandulosa, Gentiana, Gentianopsis, Pneumonanthe, Gentianella, Gentianodes, Comastoma, Chondrophylla, Euphorbia, Senecio, Sonchus, and Taeckholmia.
Keywords: Festuca, Poaceae, grass identification, dichotomous keys, Southern Rocky Mountain flora, taxonomy, plant classification, species concepts, botanical exploration, new species discovery, endemic plants, Brassicaceae, rare plants, field botany, herbarium collections, conservation, invasive ornamentals, noxious weeds, native alternatives, ecological restoration, biodiversity, Colorado flora, rare plant symposium, public engagement, botanical outreach, William Weber, lumpers and splitters, DNA taxonomy, cladistics, nomenclature, native gardening, citizen science, and plant systematics.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia highlights the Colorado Native Plant Society’s commitment to education, conservation, and botanical research. A major focus is the Society’s extensive workshop program, offering members opportunities to build skills in grass identification, ethnobotany, willow ecology, bryophytes, wildflower identification, and other specialized topics. Research articles explore the ecological consequences of clipping willow communities associated with cross-country ski trails, demonstrating reduced growth and reproductive output in managed stands. The issue also examines the challenges of botanical nomenclature through an interview with William Weber and introduces plans for a collaborative online herbarium serving Colorado and the Southern Rocky Mountain region. Additional features celebrate research grant recipients, review notable botanical publications, and emphasize the value of preserving scientific collections and expanding public access to botanical knowledge.
Plant Species: Salix discolor, Salix geyeriana, Salix planifolia, Astragalus spp., Festuca spp., Elymus spp., Muhlenbergia spp., Selaginella selaginoides, Argemone polyanthemos, Sphaeralcea coccinea, Mentha arvensis, Salvia reflexa, Epipactis gigantea, Phacelia congesta, Phacelia spp., Eriogonum spp., Physaria bellii, Cymopteris lemmonii, lupines (Lupinus spp.), fringed gentian (Gentianopsis spp.), fawn lily (Erythronium spp.), milkweed (Asclepias spp.), Scarlet Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata), Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata), piñon (Pinus edulis), juniper (Juniperus spp.), and English ivy (Hedera helix).
Keywords: workshops, botanical education, grass identification, ethnobotany, willow ecology, wetland communities, wildflower identification, bryophytes, ferns, horsetails, plant taxonomy, botanical nomenclature, herbivory, grazing impacts, ecological monitoring, conservation, online herbarium, herbarium collections, specimen databases, biodiversity documentation, citizen science, botanical outreach, research grants, pollination biology, phylogenetics, endemic species, plant systematics, ecological restoration, scientific collaboration, book reviews, and native plant appreciation.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia explores the intersection of conservation, botanical research, and practical stewardship. Featured articles examine the environmental trade-offs of recycled versus virgin paper, reflecting on how organizational decisions align with conservation values. A detailed grant report presents demographic monitoring of the endemic Cliff Palace Milkvetch (Astragalus deterior) in Mesa Verde National Park, evaluating the effects of wildfire on population dynamics and long-term survival. The issue also includes an interview with renowned botanist William Weber on taxonomy, Colorado flora, and botanical history, as well as a conservation case study demonstrating how collaboration between industry and conservation agencies can protect rare plants during energy development. Additional articles highlight native gardening, research opportunities, educational workshops, and the Society’s continued investment in botanical education and stewardship.
Plant Species: Astragalus deterior, Astragalus frigidus, Astragalus spp., Penstemon debilis, Penstemon degeneri, Epipactis gigantea, Physaria bellii, Physaria pulvinata, Lesquerella spp., Monarda fistulosa, Pyrola picta, Packera crocata, Senecio spp., Thalictrum heliophilum, Thalictrum foetidum, Mentzelia rhizomata, Gentiana andrewsii, Campanula aparinoides, Carex pauciflorus, Lobaria pulmonaria, Leptodon smithii, and Cremanthodium spp.
Keywords: recycled paper, sustainability, environmental trade-offs, life cycle analysis, forest conservation, demographic monitoring, wildfire ecology, Mesa Verde National Park, endemic species, seed bank dynamics, population ecology, plant survivorship, conservation biology, botanical nomenclature, taxonomy, herbarium specimens, Colorado flora, botanical history, rare plants, energy development, conservation partnerships, natural resource stewardship, best management practices, native gardening, invasive species removal, ecological restoration, research grants, botanical education, workshops, and citizen engagement.
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