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
July 16th 2016 Field Trip to Clayton/Glassboro FWMA
The Glassboro/Clayton FWMA is a ~3,000 acre tract of public land that surrounds the headwaters of the Little Ease, one of the major Maurice River tributaries. Extensive red maple wetlands are punctuated with relic upland ridges that support an interesting mix of Coastal Plain species. This wet forest was used only lumbering and charcoal. Most of that activity ceased in the 1930's. The State started management in the 1940's, resulting in the forest present today. The land use history and … [Read more...] about July 16th 2016 Field Trip to Clayton/Glassboro FWMA
Dichanthelium laxiflorum (Lam.) Gould
Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Dichanthelium laxiflorum (Lam.) Gould Synonymy: Panicum laxiflorum Lam.; Panicum laxiflorum Lam. Var. strictirameum (Hichc. & Chase) Fernald; Panicum xalapense Kunth Lower Taxa: none Origin: Native Habit: Perennial, rosette forming grass Habitat: Dry sandy old fields, open woodlands, shaded edges Range: Outer Coastal Plain, currently only Atlantic County Frequency: Infrequent Rank/Status: S-unranked suggest S1/G5 Wetland Status: … [Read more...] about Dichanthelium laxiflorum (Lam.) Gould