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Arctostaphylos: ID and natural history of manzanitas
Fri Jan 25 – Sun Jan 27, 2008
(Pacific Time)
CSU Monterey Bay and Monterey Co. fieldtrips (map)
Calendar: Bio Events
Featured Speakers: Tom Parker, Professor of Biology, San Francisco State University; Mike Vasey, Instructor, San Francisco State University
Sponsor: Herbaria, University and Jepson
January 25 – 27, 2008
Species of Arctostaphylos (family Ericaceae, subfamily Arbutoideae) are commonly known as manzanitas in California. The genus has a high degree of endemism and 95 taxa are found here, with several species extending out of the California Floristic Province, including the circumboreal A. uva-ursi. Species range from small, prostrate, woody plants to tree-size forms; all are evergreen. Manzanitas are important members of a number of plant communities, especially chaparral. A group considered difficult by many people, manzanitas can be identified (and appreciated!) for their morphological and ecological differentiation. The class will focus on key taxonomic characters during the first day, as well as some background on manzanita evolution, distribution patterns, and ecology. Fresh material from different species will be used. The second day will involve a field trip to several different habitats, learning to identify species by features available, as well as gaining new insights on their ecological and evolutionary patterns. A new Arctostaphylos key and treatment, developed by the instructors for the Flora of North America North of Mexico and the second edition of The Jepson Manual, will be distributed to participants.
Course fee includes lodging and meals for the duration of the workshop. Accommodations include suites of three shared bedrooms with twin beds.
Registration required: $350/$375 members/non-members
Registration info: Register online, or or by emailing Anna Larsen at alarsen@berkeley.edu.
Event Contact: 510-643-7008
more info: http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/workshops/2008/regform_2008.html
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