Henrietta “Henny” Laing Chambers

…genus Pycnanthemum (Labiatae).” Dr. Chambers was a research assistant in Plant Pathology at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon from 1961-1967 and a faculty member at Linn-Benton Community College (Linn…

Mary Eugenia Wharton

…of creating a nature sanctuary. Her dream was to protect the native plant and animal communities unique to the region and provide a place where people could learn about and…

Enchantress along the Eno

…modest wildflower — the name in vogue now is Circaea canadensis. “The systematics of this taxon is controversial, and the best treatment is still unclear… The complicated synonymy is perhaps…

Floras

Floras & Field Guides Published floras have traditionally been the main means of synthesizing information on the species of plants in an area—their habitats, phenology, classification, common names, and practical…

Dear Friends of the Herbarium,

…phenology, clas- sification, common names, and practical identification. The H erbarium has published two comprehensive floras:the Flora of Virginia, coauthored with Chris Ludwig and Johnny Townsend, and the Flora of…

Open Studio Continues Despite Pandemic

by Angelica Edwards, NCBG Communications Intern Illustration by Judy Lutter Despite the pandemic circumstances, the Botanical Art and Illustration Open Studio Coffee Hour has remained a way for local artists…