Aquilegia Editions 2001
Summary: This edition of Aquilegia serves as a comprehensive review of the Colorado Native Plant Society’s activities and accomplishments over the previous year. It highlights the success of the Annual Meeting focused on the Colorado Plateau, reports on chapter programs and workshops across the state, and showcases the Society’s growing role in conservation advocacy and public outreach. Articles emphasize native plant education, habitat restoration, invasive species management, and collaborative conservation efforts. The issue also documents volunteer achievements, organizational changes, and concerns surrounding the loss of state support for the Colorado Natural Areas Program. Together, these features reflect a vibrant organization dedicated to advancing botanical knowledge, protecting native ecosystems, and engaging members in meaningful stewardship of Colorado’s flora.
Plant Species: Plant species, genera, plant families, and plant groups mentioned in this issue include blackbrush (Coleogyne ramosissima), Eriogonum, Cisco milkvetch (Astragalus sabulosus), canyonlands biscuitroot (Aletes latilobus), alcove rock daisy (Perityle specuicola), Mirabilis glandulosa, Mirabilis multiflora, purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Astragalus osterhoutii, green sedge (Carex viridula), juniper tablemustard (Thelypodiopsis juniperorum), Rocky Mountain thistle (Cirsium perplexans), Castilleja angustifolia, oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), Asplenium platyneuron, Salix, Cirsium, Apiaceae, sphagnum mosses, salt cedar (Tamarix spp.), yellow star-thistle (Centaurea solstitialis), Scotch thistle (Onopordum spp.), houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale), common tansy (Tanacetum spp.), Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica), Phippsia algida, paper birch (Betula papyrifera), Aquilegia saximontana, watercress, Salsola paulsenii, Salsola australis, Salsola collina, and Russian-thistle.
Keywords: annual meeting, Colorado Plateau ecology, native plant conservation, chapter activities, workshops, field trips, public outreach, volunteer stewardship, conservation advocacy, habitat restoration, invasive species management, weed control, ecological education, floristic surveys, wetland research, plant identification, native landscaping, horticulture, committee activities, organizational development, membership engagement, publication activities, natural areas protection, rare plant monitoring, botanical exploration, and stewardship.
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Summary: This field trip edition of Aquilegia highlights the Colorado Native Plant Society’s commitment to experiential learning and conservation through an extensive statewide schedule of botanical excursions, workshops, and educational programs. The issue emphasizes hands-on exploration of Colorado’s diverse ecosystems, from alpine tundra and prairie wetlands to riparian corridors and desert canyons. It features reports on floristic research in the Weminuche Wilderness, updates from Society leadership, announcements of lectures and workshops with prominent conservationists, and chapter activities promoting native plant appreciation. Collectively, the newsletter reflects CoNPS’s focus on field-based education, citizen science, rare plant monitoring, invasive species awareness, and fostering collaboration among professional botanists and dedicated volunteers working to understand and protect Colorado’s native flora.
Plant Species: Plant species, genera, plant families, and plant groups mentioned in this issue include waxflower (Jamesia americana), grass fern (Asplenium septentrionale), valarian (Valariana capitata), Leadville milkvetch (Astragalus molybdenus), alpine bladderpod (Physaria alpina), Draba spp., Papaver kluanensis, Penstemon harbourii, Aquilegia saximontana, Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), bog wool or cottonsedge (Eriophorum gracile), Eriophorum altaicum, wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum), reflected moonwort (Botrychium echo), musk thistle (Carduus nutans), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), Artemisia cana, Astragalus calycosus, Astragalus coltonii, Erigeron argentius, Heuchera rubescens, Pterophyton caespitosum, Phlox austromontana, Phlox cluteana, willows (Salix spp.), Apiaceae, bryophytes, native grasses, and thistles (Cirsium spp.).
Keywords: field trips, botanical exploration, native plant education, citizen science, floristic surveys, rare plant monitoring, invasive species management, weed surveys, alpine ecology, prairie ecosystems, wetland ecology, riparian habitats, willow identification, plant identification workshops, conservation lectures, pollinator conservation, native seed production, ecological restoration, chapter activities, volunteer stewardship, wilderness research, herbarium collections, native landscaping, research grants, conservation partnerships, and public outreach.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia focuses on the conservation, classification, and stewardship of Colorado’s diverse native plant communities, with particular emphasis on wetlands and riparian ecosystems. Featured articles describe the development of a comprehensive statewide wetlands classification program designed to guide conservation priorities and land management decisions. The issue also highlights collaborative efforts among organizations working to protect riparian habitats, recognizes achievements in native plant research and education, and reports on Society initiatives supporting botanical studies, rare cryptogam documentation, and public engagement. Field reports and educational opportunities underscore the value of citizen participation in invasive species management, lichen studies, and native plant appreciation. Through field trips, chapter activities, and anniversary celebrations, the newsletter demonstrates the Society’s ongoing commitment to research, conservation advocacy, education, and fostering a statewide community devoted to Colorado’s native flora.
Plant Species: Plant species, genera, families, and plant groups mentioned in this issue include peachleaf willow (Salix amygdaloides), willows (Salix spp.), broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis), carrionflower (Smilax lasioneuron), snakeroot (Sanicula marilandica), milkvetches (Astragalus spp.), beardtongues (Penstemon spp.), groundsels (Senecio spp.), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), bottle gentian (Pneumonanthe affinis), arctic gentian (Gentianodes algida), lanceleaf moonwort (Botrychium lanceolatum), yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), Iceland moss lichen (Cetraria islandica), diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa), plains cottonwood (Populus deltoides), needle-and-thread grass (Hesperostipa comata), sand verbena (Abronia spp.), silver sagebrush (Artemisia cana), Astragalus calycosus, Astragalus coltonii, Erigeron argenteus, Heuchera rubescens, Pterophyton caespitosum, Phlox austromontana, Phlox cluteana, irises (Iris spp.), prickly pears (Opuntia spp.), mosses, lichens, and liverworts.
Keywords: wetlands classification, wetland characterization, riparian conservation, biodiversity assessment, native plant conservation, ecological classification, hydrogeomorphic systems, restoration ecology, invasive species management, weed surveys, citizen science, rare cryptogams, lichens, mosses, liverworts, field studies, botanical education, native landscaping, pollinator research, research grants, chapter activities, field trips, public outreach, conservation partnerships, herbarium development, rare plant monitoring, ecological restoration, volunteer stewardship, and native flora appreciation.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia commemorates the Colorado Native Plant Society’s 25th anniversary and centers on reflection, stewardship, and community engagement. The issue previews the annual meeting program, highlighting presentations on the Society’s history, prairie ecology, restoration, conservation strategies, and the role of botanical institutions in protecting native flora. Readers are invited to participate in rare plant surveys, poster contests, educational workshops, and field courses throughout Colorado. Society news details board activities, chapter expansion, conservation initiatives, and efforts to preserve important botanical resources. Research updates emphasize the value of floristic inventories and grant-supported studies in documenting Colorado’s biodiversity and informing future conservation efforts. Together, these articles celebrate the Society’s accomplishments while reinforcing its mission to inspire education, volunteerism, scientific inquiry, and the long-term protection of Colorado’s native plants and plant communities.
Plant Species: Plant species, genera, and plant groups mentioned in this issue include golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha), Rocky Mountain blazing star (Mentzelia decapetala), wood lily (Lilium philadelphicum), prairie goldenrod (Solidago missouriensis), American black currant (Ribes americanum), orchids, ferns, ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa), Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), pinyon-juniper communities, mesic oak shrubland, native grasses, native shrubs, Sclerocactus mesae-verdae, Weber’s saussurea (Saussurea weberi), Gray’s Peak whitlow-grass (Draba grayana), alpine poppy (Papaver radicatum subsp. kluanensis), harbour beardtongue (Penstemon harbourii), Colorado larkspur (Delphinium alpestre), rock-loving neoparrya (Neoparrya lithophila), Cymopterus constancei, oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis), myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites), scarlet gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata), lupines (Lupinus spp.), and penstemons (Penstemon spp.).
Keywords: annual meeting, 25th anniversary, native plant conservation, botanical history, restoration ecology, prairie ecology, landscape conservation, floristic surveys, rare plant monitoring, biodiversity, volunteer stewardship, native seed collection, ecological research, conservation grants, plant inventories, botanical education, citizen science, chapter development, invasive species, weed management, poster contest, public outreach, field courses, workshops, herbarium research, seed banking, conservation partnerships, native landscaping, plant identification, and community engagement.
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Summary: This workshop edition of Aquilegia focuses on education, plant identification, and community participation in Colorado botany. The issue presents the Colorado Native Plant Society’s upcoming workshop series, covering topics ranging from milkweeds and willows to grasses, weeds, and vegetative identification techniques. Articles highlight the development of the Colorado Interactive Flora, opportunities for volunteer contributions through plant photography and research, and efforts to better understand difficult plant groups such as moonworts. Additional features address invasive species management, graduate research opportunities, chapter programming across the state, and practical conservation actions. Throughout the issue, the Society emphasizes that botanical knowledge, citizen science, and shared learning are essential tools for protecting Colorado’s native flora and strengthening the connection between people and the landscapes they steward.
Plant Species: Plant species, genera, and plant groups mentioned in this issue include Penstemon gibbensii, Colorado milkweeds (Asclepias spp.), Asclepias rusbyi, monarch butterfly host milkweeds, Linaria genistifolia ssp. dalmatica, fescues (Festuca spp.), bluegrasses (Poa spp.), bromes (Bromus spp.), willows (Salix spp.), Senecio spp., Packera spp., moonworts (Botrychium subgenus Botrychium), Botrychium echo, B. hesperium, B. lanceolatum, B. lunaria, B. minganense, B. pallidum, B. simplex, B. pinnatum, subalpine goldenrod, wild strawberry, yarrow, clover, willowherb, Eutrema penlandii, tamarisk or saltcedar, Spiranthes diluvialis (Ute ladies’-tresses orchid), purple loosestrife, Oxytropis sericea, Oxytropis lambertii, Penland alpine fen mustard, Eutrema edwardsii, needle-and-thread grass (Stipa comata), blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis), three-awn (Aristida purpurea), spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis), yucca (Yucca glauca), prickly pear cactus (Opuntia polyacantha), cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum), Japanese brome (Bromus japonicus), jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrica), and diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa).
Keywords: workshops, plant identification, Colorado Interactive Flora, citizen science, botanical photography, vegetative characters, moonworts, floristics, invasive species, weed management, tamarisk control, interactive keys, graduate research, herbarium studies, rare plants, pollination ecology, native plant education, chapter programs, conservation action, restoration, ecological stewardship, volunteer engagement, field inventories, taxonomy, botanical outreach, native flora, research opportunities, public education, and community involvement.
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Summary: This edition of Aquilegia emphasizes the Colorado Native Plant Society’s commitment to conservation through field research, stewardship, education, and volunteer engagement. The lead article details a rare plant survey conducted at Cheyenne Mountain State Park, documenting significant species and identifying management concerns including invasive weeds, fire suppression, development pressures, and altered hydrology. Additional articles highlight ongoing weed removal efforts in wilderness areas, the emerging role of digital technology in botanical documentation and data sharing, opportunities for volunteer natural area stewards, and educational offerings in desert biology and systematic botany. The issue also celebrates the Society’s anniversary poster contest, promotes chapter activities statewide, and encourages members to contribute their expertise through research, outreach, and conservation initiatives. Together, these articles illustrate how scientific knowledge, citizen participation, and sustained stewardship support the preservation of Colorado’s native plant heritage.
Plant Species: Plant species and plant groups mentioned in this issue include carrionflower (Smilax lasioneuron), Scribner’s needlegrass (Stipa scribneri), bush morning-glory (Ipomoea leptophylla), Brandegee’s penstemon (Penstemon brandegeei), red penstemon (Penstemon barbatus), red-osier dogwood (Swida/Cornus sericea), wild grape (Vitis riparia), pink bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), false gromwell (Onosmodium molle), New Jersey tea (Ceanothus herbaceus), orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), pine sap (Hypopitys monotropa), pine drops (Pterospora andromedea), Cheilanthes feei, Cheilanthes fendleri, Draba streptocarpa, Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), rose crown (Clementsia rhodantha), Senecio triangularis, Castilleja rhexifolia, bottle gentian (Pneumonanthe parryi), star gentian (Swertia perennis), pearly everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea), yarrow (Achillea lanulosa), yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), quillworts (Isoetes lacustris and Isoetes setacea subsp. muricata), purple loosestrife, Botrychium campestre, Festuca dasyclada, Physaria obcordata, Lesquerella congesta, Neoparrya lithophila, Astragalus detritalis, Cryptantha caespitosa, Sphaeromeria capitata, Townsendia strigosa, Gilia stellothyrsa, Phacelia formosula, Allium schoenoprasum var. sibiricum, Lewisia rediviva, Physaria bellii, Mimulus gemmiparus, Penstemon laricifolius ssp. exilifolius, Eutrema penlandii, Draba borealis, Astragalus lutosus, sand cherry (Prunus besseyi), white evening primrose (Oenothera caespitosa), Wright’s verbena (Verbena wrightii), locoweeds (Oxytropis sericea and Oxytropis lambertii), and Eutrema edwardsii.
Keywords: rare plant surveys, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, plant conservation, stewardship, invasive species management, noxious weeds, citizen science, volunteerism, wilderness restoration, digital botany, botanical databases, photography, field surveys, ecological monitoring, natural area stewardship, systematic botany, desert ecology, botanical education, poster contest, chapter programming, habitat protection, fire ecology, hydrology, restoration ecology, pollination ecology, hybridization, floristic inventories, research grants, public outreach, and native plant appreciation.
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