BIO 254: Local Flora

3 credits

An introductory field study of our local plants, including the herbaceous wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns and fern allies, mosses, fungi, and lichens. Students will become familiar with the plants growing in our local bogs, forests, and along riversides through field and laboratory observations, discussion of life histories and the principles of identification, and consideration of common uses. Offered Summer.

Prerequisite(s): None.
Co-requisite(s): None.