Lidar, light distance and ranging, is a relatively new technological advance in imaging. Using lasers mounted on planes or ground based vehicles, this device captures millions of distance measurements that can be manipulated using computer software to produce visual displays that are both spectacular and more acturate than normal photography. A recent National Geographic television show provided a glimpse of how useful this imagry is for archaeology. The researchers have used … [Read more...] about Lidar as a tool for botanical surveys
November’s Plant of Month and Guess That Plant Absence
Flora of New Jersey Project Followers: The November Plant of the Month & Guess This Plant were missing from the web site for an unknown reason. FNJP apologizes for its absence. Posts were made yet they failed to appear on the home page. I have corrected the problem and the posts are now available for the December pages. I'll recycle this year's November plant selections in the 2018 season. Sorry for the delay. Joe Arsenault Flora of New Jersey Project, … [Read more...] about November’s Plant of Month and Guess That Plant Absence
Dichanthelium leucothrix (Nash) Freckmann
Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Dichanthelium leucothrix (Nash) Freckmann Synonymy: Panicum acuminatum Sw. subsp. leucothix (Nash) Lelong.; Panicum leucothrix Nash Lower Taxa: none Origin: Native Habit: Perennial, rosette forming grass Habitat: Low, damp, wet sandy Pine Barrens and savannas Range: Outer Coastal Plain, specifically Pine Barrens habitat Frequency: Endangered Rank/Status: S1/S2 Wetland Status: FACW Flowering & Reproduction: Early Summer, … [Read more...] about Dichanthelium leucothrix (Nash) Freckmann
Bill Olson, the founding member of FNJP passes away
Our good friend and colleauge, Bill Olson, passed away in sleep in NE Pennsylvania. Bill was living in Lacawanna County, close to his brother Ed and sister in law Sheryl. According to the information available to me, Bill died in his sleep at his apartment a few days ago, approximately May 27, 2017. There will be a small memorial service conducted Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 1:00PM in the Shady Lane Cemetery, Shady Lane Road, South Abington Township, Pennsylvania. For … [Read more...] about Bill Olson, the founding member of FNJP passes away
Ted Gordon, FNJP Member, Honored by Philadelphia Botanical Club
The Philadelphia Botanical Club bestowed Ted Gordon the title of Hononary Member at the May 2016 monthly meeting. The honor is given to long time members such as Ted, who have provided leadership, and dedicated time and efforts to advance to Club goals. Very few members have ever received this title during the 100+ years of the Philadelphia Botanical Club's history, and we are pleased Ted was a recipient, a well deserved honor indeed. Ted Gordon is one of the … [Read more...] about Ted Gordon, FNJP Member, Honored by Philadelphia Botanical Club