Introductory Plant Identification

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This course introduces the identification of local native and cultivated trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants of both local native and cultivated species. The course provides a practical introduction to plant nomenclature, external morphology, sight identification of locally important species, genera, or families, plant collection techniques, and the use of reference materials such as taxonomic keys, herbaria, and databases. Field trips are required. Lect. 1, Lab 3. Prerequisite: BIO 105 . Offered Fall.