Spring Flora of the Ozarks

Catalog description

A field-based course designed to acquaint students with the spring flora of the Ozarks. Students will learn to recognize common Missouri plant families and to identify plant species using taxonomic keys. Includes discussion of the major phytogeographic areas of Missouri and the biotic and abiotic factors that define them. Course is offered in May and is based at the Reis Field Station, but also includes off-site trips to state parks and conservation areas.