Bulletin of the Native Plant Society of Oregon Dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon’s native vegetation VOLUME 36, NO. 10 NOVEMBER 2003 Sorting out Oregon’s Synthyris by John J. Schenk, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis Present address: School of Biological Sciences, Washington State University Pullman, Washington 99164-4236 ([email protected]) ynthyris, a small genus in Scrophu- groups in the genus. The first being S. understanding of Oregon’s amazing and S lariaceae, is familiar to Oregon cordata and S. reniformis, where molec- diverse flora. The scope of this paper is botanists. Six of the twenty-one species ular analysis showed that there are two to summarize what I have learned about of Synthyris are distributed throughout distinct lineages that we recognized as the species of Synthyris in Oregon, fol- the state. Synthyris is endemic to West- species (outlined further below). The lowed by an identification key. ern North America, from Colorado to second part of my research focused on David Douglas discovered the first Alaska to Mexico. The name comes the species in the missurica complex (S. species placed in the genus Synthyris, from the Greek, Syn = fused or togeth- missurica ssp. missurica, S. missurica S.reniformis, near Cascade Locks. Its er, and thyris = valve, in reference to its ssp. major, S. missurica ssp. hirsuta, and range is southern Washington, contin- capsule. S. stellata). In this study I found that S. uing along the Coast Range and I studied the systematics of Syn- missurica ssp. hirsuta is a synonym of S. continued on page 114 thyris as part of my senior thesis at Ore- stellata. My research took me to three gon State University. What drew me to of the four corners of Oregon, along the group are its morphology, and an with California, Washington and apparent radiation followed by a deple- Idaho. Through all of my field work, I In This Issue tion of populations to localized moun- believe that I have a better understand- tain areas, an example of “island” bio- ing of the species of Synthyris as they New Members.................110 geography. 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This field trip is also conven- ogy will share preliminary observations Blue Mountain ient for members of the Willamette from post fire monitoring. 7:30pm at Valley and Cheahmill Chapters who the Avery House, Avery Park, Corvallis. For information on the Blue Mountain can meet us at 9:00am at Fern Corner, For more information please contact Chapter call Jerry Baker at the intersection of Kings Valley High- John Syring at 541-752-0414. 541-566-2244. Emerald Cheahmill IMPORTANT NOTE TO November 24, Monday, 7:30 pm November 9, Sunday, 9:00 am FIELD TRIP PARTICIPANTS Field trips take place rain or shine, Meeting: Fighting the Good Fight— Workshop: Mushroom Identification The Biological Control of Weeds in Primer. Begin to identify the major so proper dress and footwear are essential. Trips may be strenuous Oregon. Join Oregon Department of families of gilled mushrooms (the agar- Agriculture entomologist Eric Coombs ics) and main two genera of boletes. and/or hazardous. 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All NPSO field trips are open to the public at no charge toadflax, and diffuse knapweed disap- mail (jmurphy@linfield.edu) or phone pear. 7:30pm, Room 115, Science (503-883-2704) at least 7 days prior to (other than contribution to carpool driver) and newcomers and visitors Building, Lane Community College, the workshop. Just give the names and 4000 E. 30th, Eugene. numbers of people you are registering. are always welcome. National Forests require a Northwest Forest December 15, Monday, 7:30 pm November 20, Thursday, 7:00 pm Pass for many field trip locations. Meeting: Annual Members Slide Meeting: The Tillamook Story—Pre- Permits can be acquired at forest headquarters and ranger districts. Show/Christmas Get-together. Bring serving the Rainforest in Our Own 5-10 slides and some snacks to share, if Backyard. Lyndon Ruhnke of the you wish. Come admire others’ slides if Tillamook/Clatsop Rainforest Coali- NOTICE TO FIELD TRIP CHAIRS AND LEADERS you don’t have your own. 7:30pm, tion will give a presentation regarding Room 115, Science Building, Lane the protection of our state lands. The The Forest Service and other agen- Community College. mission statement for the coalition in- cies have set policies limiting group cludes providing clean water, abundant size in many wilderness areas to 12. fish and wildlife, recreational opportu- The reason is to limit human im- High Desert nities and livable communities with pacts on these fragile areas. Groups healthy economies. 7:00pm in the using wilderness areas should be no For information on the High Desert Carnegie Room at the McMinnville larger than 12. Chapter, contact Reid Schuller at Public Library, 225 N. Adams Street. 541-317-1901. November 2003 111 Klamath Basin North Coast Area Headquarters, Highways 101 and 138. For information call Richard For information on the Klamath Basin For information on the North Coast Sommer at 541-440-0612.