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The Vegetation of Robinson Crusoe Island (Isla Masatierra), Juan
The Vegetation ofRobinson Crusoe Island (Isla Masatierra), Juan Fernandez Archipelago, Chile1 Josef Greimler,2,3 Patricio Lopez 5., 4 Tod F. Stuessy, 2and Thomas Dirnbiick5 Abstract: Robinson Crusoe Island of the Juan Fernandez Archipelago, as is the case with many oceanic islands, has experienced strong human disturbances through exploitation ofresources and introduction of alien biota. To understand these impacts and for purposes of diversity and resource management, an accu rate assessment of the composition and structure of plant communities was made. We analyzed the vegetation with 106 releves (vegetation records) and subsequent Twinspan ordination and produced a detailed colored map at 1: 30,000. The resultant map units are (1) endemic upper montane forest, (2) endemic lower montane forest, (3) Ugni molinae shrubland, (4) Rubus ulmifolius Aristotelia chilensis shrubland, (5) fern assemblages, (6) Libertia chilensis assem blage, (7) Acaena argentea assemblage, (8) native grassland, (9) weed assemblages, (10) tall ruderals, and (11) cultivated Eucalyptus, Cupressus, and Pinus. Mosaic patterns consisting of several communities are recognized as mixed units: (12) combined upper and lower montane endemic forest with aliens, (13) scattered native vegetation among rocks at higher elevations, (14) scattered grassland and weeds among rocks at lower elevations, and (15) grassland with Acaena argentea. Two categories are included that are not vegetation units: (16) rocks and eroded areas, and (17) settlement and airfield. Endemic forests at lower elevations and in drier zones of the island are under strong pressure from three woody species, Aristotelia chilensis, Rubus ulmifolius, and Ugni molinae. The latter invades native forests by ascending dry slopes and ridges. -
English Turf Labyrinths Jeff Saward
English Turf Labyrinths Jeff Saward Turf labyrinths, or ‘turf mazes’ as they are popularly known in Britain, were once found throughout the British Isles (including a few examples in Wales, Scotland and Ireland), the old Germanic Empire (including modern Poland and the Czech Republic), Denmark (if the frequently encountered Trojaborg place-names are a reliable indicator) and southern Sweden. They are formed by cutting away the ground surface to leave turf ridges and shallow trenches, the convoluted pattern of which produces a single pathway, which leads to the centre of the design. Most were between 30 and 60 feet (9-18 metres) in diameter and usually circular, although square and other polygonal examples are known. The designs employed are a curious mixture of ancient classical types, found throughout the region, and the medieval types, found principally in England. Folklore and the scant contemporary records that survive suggest that they were once a popular feature of village fairs and other festivities. Many are found on village greens or commons, often near churches, but sometimes they are sited on hilltops and at other remote locations. By nature of their living medium, they soon become overgrown and lost if regular repair and re-cutting is not carried out, and in many towns and villages this was performed at regular intervals, often in connection with fairs or religious festivals. 50 or so examples are documented, and several hundred sites have been postulated from place-name evidence, but only eleven historic examples survive – eight in England and three in Germany – although recent replicas of former examples, at nearby locations, have been created at Kaufbeuren in Germany (2002) and Comberton in England (2007) for example. -
Availability List with Order Form for August 20, 2021 Ph. 800-949
Availability List with Order Form for October 01, 2021 Ph. 800-949-5064/831-728-2595/fax 831-728-3146 On the Web at www.suncrestnurseries.com The two-letter codes on origin are designations for California natives and plants of other selected geographical origins. California natives, our single most important geographical group, are marked with a CA. Those of other western states are shown by a WE. Plants of the Mediterranean region are marked with an ME. Australian plants have an AU. NZ is used for the plants of New Zealand. Those of South and southern Africa are designated with an SAf. Plants of Mexico are labeled MX; those of Central America, CAm; South America, SAm; China and East Asia, including Japan, Cea; Europe, Eur; and plants of hybrid origin, Hbd. A note on Descriptions of Plant Condition: The last two columns of this list describe the condition of the plants listed as accurately as possible, in terms of the size and current blooming/fruiting status of each plant. In the first column, "Full" = fully rooted, nice plants. "Prime" = exceptional! In the second column, no entry indicates that the plant is neither budded nor blooming. “Buds” signify that buds are formed, and some may be opening. “Bloom” designates plants with open flowers. “Fruit”, for plants with edible or ornamental berries or other seed structures, indicates that fruits are already formed. Drought tolerant plants are marked with DT Customer Name:______________________________ Ship To:_____________________________ Buyer Name:_____________ Customer PO#______________________________ Requested Ship Date:____________________ Order ProdID Botanical Name Size Avail Price Retail Origin Description Drought T Condition Eco Conscious Beauty™/Quart Containers 43 Brassica oleracea var. -
The Elements Are Simple
THE ELEMENTS ARE SIMPLE Rigid, lightweight panels are 48 inches wide and 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft, 12 ft, 14 ft long and can be installed either vertically, horizontally, wall mounted or freestanding. In addition to the standard panel, the greenscreen® system of green facade wall products includes the Column Trellis, customized Crimp-to-Curve shapes, panel trims and a complete selection of engineered attachment solutions. Customiziation and adaptation to unique project specifications can easily become a part of your greenscreen® project. The panels are made from recycled content, galvanized steel wire and finished with a baked on powder coat for durability. National Wildlife Federation Headquarters - Reston, VA basic elements greenscreen® is a three-dimensional, welded wire green facade wall system. The distinctive modular trellis panel is the building block of greenscreen.® Modular Panels Planter Options Custom Use for covering walls, Planter options are available for a Using our basic panel as the building freestanding fences, screens variety of applications and panel block, we are always available to and enclosures. heights. Standard 4 ft. wide fiberglass discuss creative options. Panels planter units support up to 6' tall can be notched, cut to create a Standard Sizes: screens, and Column planters work taper, mitered and are available in width: 48” wide with our standard diameter Column crimped-to-curve combinations. length: 6’, 8’, 10’, 12’, 14’ Trellis. Our Hedge-A-Matic family of thickness: 3" standard planters use rectangle, curved and Custom dimensions available in 2" Colors square shapes with shorter screens, increments, length and width. for venues like patios, restaurants, Our standard powder coated colors See our Accessory Items, Mounting entries and decks. -
Characterization of Topiary (Top) an Architectural Mutant of Common Bean
J. AMER. SOC. HORT. SCI. 126(1):105–109. 2001. Characterization of Topiary (top) an Architectural Mutant of Common Bean N. Guner1 and J.R. Myers2 Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331 ADDITIONAL INDEX WORDS. plant breeding, growth habit, determinacy, genetic analysis ABSTRACT. Plant breeders are interested in developing upright common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to reduce diseases and permit mechanical harvest, and improve seed quality. Morphological and genetic characteristics of an architectural mutant in common beans were studied. The mutant had shiny, dark green leaves, overlapping leaflets, and short petioles. Branching was nearly absent, resulting in single stemmed plants. Although mutant plants carried Fin for indeterminacy, and plants progressed in flowering from lower to higher nodes, the terminal node was reproductive. This represents a new form of determinacy in common bean. Inheritance studies demonstrated that the mutant syndrome was controlled by a single recessive gene. Allelism tests between the mutant and overlapping leaflets (ol), and dark green savoy leaf (dgs) showed that the mutant was not allelic to either locus. The trait was designated as Topiary with the gene symbol top, describing its compact and neat appearance. Linkage was tested between top and growth habit (fin), shiny leaves, cross- sectional shape of pods, striped pod (C prpst), and pod suture strings. All genes segregated independently. The genetic merit of the Topiary mutant for improving common beans needs to be investigated, especially the value of single stem growth habit combined with an upright plant habit. Plant breeders have been interested in using architectural traits determinate or indeterminate habit, number of nodes, internode to avoid disease, and to improve grain quality, lodging resistance, length, climbing ability, and degree and type of branching. -
Grow a Fence: Plant a Hedge
GARDEN NOTES GROW A FENCE: PLANT A HEDGE By Dennis Hinkamp August 2002 Fall - 45 A hedge is defined as a “fence of bushes.” However, we use them for a variety of purposes, most commonly for privacy. Tall hedges range in height from five to ten feet tall, and can be informal or formal, which does not refer to their command of etiquette, quips Jerry Goodspeed, Utah State University Extension horticulturist. Informal hedges are easier to maintain, and are the softest, least rigid in appearance. Most only require annual pruning to remove the older canes. “A few of my favorite shrubs for informal hedges include red and gold twig dogwoods, lilacs, privets and honeysuckle,” he says. “These deciduous plants make a great screen for most of the year. They are also attractive and relatively quick-growing.” For those looking for an evergreen hedge, yews, arborvitae, mugo pines or even upright junipers provide year-round cover, but also come with some inherent problems, Goodspeed says. They are more difficult to prune and maintain and do not easily relinquish stray balls and Frisbees that enter their grasp. “Formal hedges require regular haircuts to keep them looking good, and they grab anything that meanders too close,” he explains. “The most important thing to remember when pruning or shearing a formal hedge is the shape. Keep the top surface smaller than the bottom so it almost resembles a flat-topped pyramid. Cutting the sides straight or forming the top wider than the bottom provides too much shade for the lower part of the plant. -
RHS the Garden Magazine Index 2020
GardenThe INDEX 2020 Volume 145, Parts 1–12 Index 2020 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 1 2 3 4 5 6 Coloured numbers campestre ‘William ‘Voodoo’ 9: 78 ‘Kaleidoscope’ lauterbachiana Plas Brondanw, North in bold before the page Caldwell’ 3: 32, 32 ‘Zwartkop’ 7: 22, 22; 11: 46, 46 1: 56, 57 Wales 12: 38–42, 38–42 number(s) denote the x freemanii Autumn 8: 54, 54 ‘Lavender Lady’ 6: 12, macrorrhizos 11: 33, 33 Andrews, Susyn, on: part number (month). Blaze (‘Jeffersred’) Aeschynanthus 3: 138 12; 11: 46–47, 47 micholitziana 2: 78 hollies, AGM cultivars Each part is paginated 10: 14, 14–15 Aesculus ‘Macho Mocha’ Aloe Safari Sunrise (‘X5’) 12: 31, 31 separately. griseum 1: 49; 2: 14, 14– hippocastanum 11: 46, 47 6: 12, 12 Anemone: 15; 11: 34, 35; 12: 10, 10; ‘Hampton Court ‘Mayan Queen’ 11: 46 Aloysia: ‘Frilly Knickers’ 9: 7, 7 Numbers in italics 12: 83 Gold’ 3: 89, 89 ‘Pineapple Express’ citrodora (lemon Wild Swan denote an image. micrantham 10: 80 ‘Wisselink’ 3: 89, 89 11: 47 verbena) 6: 87, 87, 88; (‘Macane001’) 5: 74, palmatum 4: 74–75; x neglecta ‘Silver Fox’ 11: 47 to infuse gin 4: 82, 83 74, 76 Where a plant has a 12: 65, 65 ‘Erythroblastos’ Aglaonema (Chinese gratissima angelica root to infuse Trade Designation ‘Garnet’ 10: 27, 27 3: 88, 88 evergreen): 1: 57; 7: 34, (whitebrush or gin 4: 82, 82 (also known as a selling platanoides Agapanthus: 5: 82, 83 34; 12: 32, 32 spearmint verbena) Angelonia Serena Series name) it is typeset in ‘Walderseei’ 3: 87, 87 ‘Blue Dot 9: 109 ‘King of Siam’ 1: 56, 57 6: 86, 88 8: 16, 17 a different font to pseudoplatanus ‘Bressingham Blue’ pictum ‘Tricolor’ Alstroemeria: angel’s trumpet (see distinguish it from the ‘Brilliantissimum’ 9: 109 1: 44, 45 Indian Summer Brugmansia) cultivar name (shown 3: 86, 86–87 ‘Cally Blue 9: 109 Agrostis nebulosa (‘Tesronto’) 8: 16, 16 Angwin, Kirsty, on: in ‘Single Quotes’). -
Designing Parterres on the Main City Squares
https://doi.org/10.24867/GRID-2020-p66 Professional paper DESIGNING PARTERRES ON THE MAIN CITY SQUARES Milena Lakićević , Ivona Simić , Radenka Kolarov University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Novi Sad, Serbia Abstract: A “parterre” is a word originating from the French, with the meaning interpreted as “on the ground”. Nowadays, this term is widely used in landscape architecture terminology and depicts a ground- level space covered by ornamental plant material. The designing parterres are generally limited to the central city zones and entrances to the valuable architectonic objects, such as government buildings, courts, museums, castles, villas, etc. There are several main types of parterres set up in France, during the period of baroque, and the most famous one is the parterre type “broderie” with the most advanced styling pattern. Nowadays, French baroque parterres are adapted and communicate with contemporary landscape design styles, but some traits and characteristics of originals are still easily recognizable. In this paper, apart from presenting a short overview of designing parterres in general, the main focus is based on designing a new parterre on the main city square in the city of Bijeljina in the Republic of Srpska. The design concept relies on principles known in the history of landscape art but is, at the same time, adjusted to local conditions and space purposes. The paper presents the current design of the selected zone – parterre on the main city square in Bijeljina and proposes a new design strongly influenced by the “broderie” type of parterre. For creating a new design proposal we have used the following software AutoCad (for 2D drawings) and Realtime Landscaping Architect (for more advanced presentations and 3D previews). -
In 2017, the Château of Chambord Is Replanting Its 18Th-Century French Formal Gardens
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 3 I - HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................... 4 1 - The Château’s Surroundings in the 16th Century ........................................................................ 4 2 - The Major Projects of the 17th Century ........................................................................................ 4 3 - Completion of the Parterre in the 18th Century ........................................................................... 5 4 - The Steady Disappearance of the Garden .................................................................................. 7 II – SCIENTIFIC APPROACH ........................................................................................................... 8 1 - A Methodical and Scientific Investigation .................................................................................. 8 2 - Historical Research (2003–2014) .................................................................................................. 8 3 - Archaeological and Geophysical Surface Surveys (2013–2014) .................................................. 8 4 - Planned Archaeological Digs (2016) ............................................................................................ 9 III – COMPOSITION OF FRENCH FORMAL GARDENS ........................................................ -
I UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS INSTITUTO DE
UNIVERSIDADE ESTADUAL DE CAMPINAS INSTITUTO DE BIOLOGIA DEPARTAMENTO DE BOTÂNICA ANDRÉA MACÊDO CORRÊA CITOTAXONOMIA DE REPRESENTANTES DA SUBFAMÍLIA RUBIOIDEAE (RUBIACEAE) NOS CERRADOS DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO Tese apresentada ao Instituto de Biologia para obtenção do Título de Doutor em Biologia Vegetal Orientadora: Profª. Drª. Eliana Regina Forni-Martins Campinas 2007 i ii Campinas, 02 de Março de 2007 BANCA EXAMINADORA Drª. Eliana Regina Forni-Martins – Orientadora Drª. Maria Angélica Maciel Martinho Ferreira Drª. Sigrid Luiza Jung Mendaçolli Drª. Neiva Isabel Pierozzi Dr. João Semir Drª. Luiza Sumiko Kinoshita - Suplente ______________________________________ Dr. Ricardo Lombelo - Suplente ______________________________________ Drª. Júlia Yamagishi Costa - Suplente ______________________________________ iii À minha família, de valor inestimável. iv AGRADECIMENTOS Este trabalho foi concluído graças ao apoio e dedicação de várias pessoas, que contribuíram direta ou indiretamente para sua realização. Agradeço então: A Deus; À minha família, Agostinho e Aracilda, meus pais, Araceli e Junior, meus irmãos, Otávio Augusto, meu sobrinho, pelo apoio, mesmo à distância; Ao meu marido Emerson, pelo apoio, companheirismo e auxílio nas coletas no campo; À Drª. Eliana, minha orientadora, que novamente confiou no meu trabalho, ensinando e ajudando em diversos momentos; À Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Instituto de Biologia, Departamento de Botânica, Laboratório de Biossistemática, pela infra-estrutura que possibilitou a realização desse trabalho; Ao curso de Pós-graduação em Biologia Vegetal; À FAPESP (Fundação de Apoio à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo), pela bolsa de doutorado concedida e os auxílios fornecidos a Drª. Eliana, possibilitando a realização dessa pesquisa; Ao CNPq (Conselho Nacional de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico) pelo auxílio concedido a Drª. -
Non-Expressway Master Plant List
MASTER PLANT LIST GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO PLANT LISTS Plants are living organisms. They possess variety in form, foliage and flower color, visual texture and ultimate size. There is variation in plants of the same species. Plants change: with seasons, with time and with the environment. Yet here is an attempt to categorize and catalogue a group of plants well suited for highway and expressway planting in Santa Clara County. This is possible because in all the existing variety of plants, there still remains a visual, morphological and taxonomical distinction among them. The following lists and identification cards emphasize these distinctions. 1 of 6 MASTER PLANT LIST TREES Acacia decurrens: Green wattle Acacia longifolia: Sydney golden wattle Acacia melanoxylon: Blackwood acacia Acer macrophyllum: Bigleaf maple Aesculus californica: California buckeye Aesculus carnea: Red horsechestnut Ailanthus altissima: Tree-of-heaven Albizia julibrissin: Silk tree Alnus cordata: Italian alder Alnus rhombifolia: White alder Arbutus menziesii: Madrone Calocedrus decurrens: Incense cedar Casuarina equisetifolia: Horsetail tree Casuarina stricta: Coast beefwood Catalpa speciosa: Western catalpa Cedrus deodara: Deodar cedar Ceratonia siliqua: Carob Cinnamomum camphora: Camphor Cordyline australis: Australian dracena Crataegus phaenopyrum: Washington thorn Cryptomeria japonica: Japanese redwood Cupressus glabra: Arizona cypress Cupressus macrocarpa: Monterey cypress Eriobotrya japonica: Loquat Eucalyptus camaldulensis: Red gum Eucalyptus citriodora: Lemon-scented -
Atoll Research Bulletin No. 503 the Vascular Plants Of
ATOLL RESEARCH BULLETIN NO. 503 THE VASCULAR PLANTS OF MAJURO ATOLL, REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS BY NANCY VANDER VELDE ISSUED BY NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. AUGUST 2003 Uliga Figure 1. Majuro Atoll THE VASCULAR PLANTS OF MAJURO ATOLL, REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS ABSTRACT Majuro Atoll has been a center of activity for the Marshall Islands since 1944 and is now the major population center and port of entry for the country. Previous to the accompanying study, no thorough documentation has been made of the vascular plants of Majuro Atoll. There were only reports that were either part of much larger discussions on the entire Micronesian region or the Marshall Islands as a whole, and were of a very limited scope. Previous reports by Fosberg, Sachet & Oliver (1979, 1982, 1987) presented only 115 vascular plants on Majuro Atoll. In this study, 563 vascular plants have been recorded on Majuro. INTRODUCTION The accompanying report presents a complete flora of Majuro Atoll, which has never been done before. It includes a listing of all species, notation as to origin (i.e. indigenous, aboriginal introduction, recent introduction), as well as the original range of each. The major synonyms are also listed. For almost all, English common names are presented. Marshallese names are given, where these were found, and spelled according to the current spelling system, aside from limitations in diacritic markings. A brief notation of location is given for many of the species. The entire list of 563 plants is provided to give the people a means of gaining a better understanding of the nature of the plants of Majuro Atoll.