December 2009
Help locate a new species!
Submitted by SusanFarrington on Wed, 12/16/2009 - 00:00
Hi all,
I know you just can't wait until spring, when you can get out and find new plants! Aaron Floden has described a new SHRUB species for Missouri. It is a type of leatherwood, Dirca decipiens, and is very similar to the ordinary leatherwood (Dirca palustris), but is typically found in more upland habitat (dolomite bluffs above rivers). We need the flowers to be sure, so be on the look-out for it next spring!
See the attached PDF to learn more about it.
Thanks,
Susan Farrington
Plant Community Ecologist
Missouri Department of Conservation
Susan.Farrington@mdc.mo.gov
Editor's note: Be sure to view that attached PDF for details on this new species of leatherwood.
Native plant landscaping workshop offered in Rolla
Submitted by Admin on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 12:59
You're invited to attend "Landscape Design with Missouri in Mind" at the Rolla Technical Center. Workshops will be held on January 29 and 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The January 29 workshop is for landscaping professionals. The January 30 workshop is for gardeners, homeowners and other landscaping enthusiasts.
To register or learn more about the event, visit the Grow Native! web site.
