An annotated flora of George Washington Carver National Monument

Jones, Barry

This report, written in January, 1994 by Biological Science Technician Barry Jones, provides a baseline data list of all flora identified in George Washington Carver National Monument. This list is based on all available field lists, specimens, and research reports from 1953 through 1993. It includes a brief one page description of the habitats found and previous studies conducted by Ernest J. Palmer as well as a brief summary of problems encountered due to changes in taxonomic nomenclature over the last 30 years. The 38 page primary list identifies the species alphabetically by Latin name followed by a common name or names, specimen information (dates and location of each), and any other general or specific information about the distribution or status of the species in the park. It also annotates whether the species was included on Palmer's 1964 list and/or on the 1983 revised Palmer list. A secondary list of records of species considered to be of marginal importance to the park's flora due to their uses as ornamentals and/or crops is also included.