Summary:
Internet Directory for Botany: Botanical Museums, Herbaria, Natural History
Museums is an alphabetical directory to WWW sites for botanical
museums, herbaria, and natural history museums worldwide. The site is a
division of the Internet Directory for Botany (IDB), a service of the
Botanical Museum of the Finnish Museum of Natural History.
At the top of the site, users will find links to the major geographical
divisions of the site: (1) Africa; (2) Asia; (3) Australia and New Zealand;
(4) Europe; (5) Latin America; and (6) North America (Canada; United
States). Selecting a regional link accesses its holdings within the site;
users can also scroll to view site contents. Within a given region, site
entries are alphabetized, each reflecting: (1) site title; (2) a description
of site content; and (3) a provision, noting the site sponsor or server.
Titles of sites are direct links to the WWW.
Following the conclusion of site listings, the user will find a listing of
all IDB subject topics; titles are direct links to their respective sites.
Likewise, access is provided to the IDB homepage, new additions area, search
engine, and mirroring system. A keyword search field is also given for
specialized queries.
The site is maintained by Raino Lampinen; Botanical Museum, Finnish Museum
of Natural History; Helsinki.
To Search:
Scroll to view site contents or use regional links to access particular site
holdings. Titles of sites are direct links to the WWW.
QK 86.E85 Plant Conservation. Rare Plants. Endangered Plants. By Region or Country,
A-Z. Europe
Summary:
Threatened Plants of the World (Europe) is a division of the WCMC Species
Program, sponsored by the World Conservation Monitoring Center (WCMC). The
site aloows users to search for information on threatened plants within
Europe, reflecting data from the IUCN Red List, "...a compilation of species
categorized as critically endangered, endangered, or vulnerable according to
IUCN Categories of Threat."
The site's main page offers a link to the WCMC Species Program, as well as
two supporting documents: overview and threat categories. Likewise, the
page provides four database search fields: (1) all species; (2) family; (3)
species; and (4) common. Users should select one of the four search fields;
a keyword search page then appears. Submitting information activates a
second search page, which features several search fields: (1) taxonomic
family; (2) threat category (six options); and (3) country table. Making
selections here then reveals the Red List of threatened species for that
region. Users should scroll to view entries here, reflecting: (1) family
name; (2) taxonomic name; (3) common name(s); and (4) threat status.
At the bottom of the site's main page are links to: (1) a list of other
conservation databases; (2) WCMC contact information and an e-mail area; and
(3) WCMC homepage and comments area. The site is sponsored by the World
Conservation Monitoring Center (WCMC); Cambridge, UK.
To Search:
Select database search field; fill in keyword field. Fill in second search
page fields; scroll to view resulting entries.
QK 86.U86 Plant Conservation. Rare Plants. Endangered Plants. By Region or Country,
A-Z. United States
Summary:
Critical Plant Taxa is an information resource of the Texas A&M University
Bioinformatics Working Group (TAMU BWG), which "...includes campus faculty,
staff, and students with a research interest in the expression of
biodiversity data using new information technologies." The group's research
projects "...focus on WWW-based floristics with special emphasis on
application of herbarium specimen data, nomenclatural expression and
alignments, and mapped visualization."
At the top of the site is a link to the TAMU BWG homepage, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife WWW server, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Plant List, the Flowering
Plant Gateway, and the BONAP Checklist. All data within the site comes from
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Plant List; nomenclature references are based on
the 1996 version of the BONAP Checklist. Users should scroll to view site
contents; categories are presented alphabetically by the taxonomic family
name.
Within a given plant family category, users will find the family name and a
listing of genus members. Each category also displays its endangered
species, listed alphabetically. Each plant is noted with: (1) taxonomic
name; (2) distribution (locale); and (3) listing information from the
Federal Register, detailing volume, issue, date, and size of the
file. For all family names, a link is provided to the Flowering Plant
Gateway for additional information, images, and searching. For some
entries, the Federal Register title is a link to view the file of the
plant in question.
The site is sponsored by the Texas A&M University Bioinformatics Working
Group; Texas A&M University; College Station, Texas.
To Search:
Scroll to view site contents; both plant family names and citation titles
provide access to further information.
QK 96 Classification. Nomenclature
Summary:
The Families of Flowering Plants consists of information generated from the
DELTA database and is a part of the Biodiversity and Biological Collections
Web Server at Cornell University, a server "...devoted to information of
interest to systematists and other biologists of the organismic kind." The
present site offers extensive taxonomic information for families of
flowering plants.
Within the top portion of the main page, a user will find access to
information on the DELTA database (DEscription Language for TAxonomy) via
the triangle icon; older versions of the site can also be viewed through
links
in this area. The site's main page offers three major index links. The
first," character list," offers a description of all fields represented
within a database entry. Each field is noted with an extensive discussion
and explanation of terminology. "Implicit attributes" discusses a list of
attributes which are implicit within all descriptions; each item is noted
with
a full discussion: (1) habit and leaf form; (2) general anatomy; (3) leaf
anatomy; (4) stem anatomy; (5) root anatomy; (6) inflorescence, floral,
fruit, and seed morphology; (7) seeding; (8) physiology; (9) biochemistry;
(10) peculiar feature; (11) geography; and (12) cytology.
The alphabetical directory of plant families is the last major area of the
site index. Users should scroll to view family names; selecting a name then
reveal its complete entry. Noted fields here are: (1) habit and leaf form;
(2) leaf anatomy; (3) stem anatomy; (4) reproductive type and pollination;
(5) inflorescence, floral, fruit, and seed morphology; (6) specific species
list (offering name, varieties, and a description of all implicit
attributes); (7) seeding; (8) physiology and biochemistry; (9) geography and
cytology; (9) taxonomy; (10) economic uses; (11) illustrations (with links
to view images); and (12) quotations.
At the bottom of the main page are the site citation, author information
links, reference links, an acknowledements link, a link to the Interactive
Identification Package, and a link to the DELTA homepage. The site is
maintained by L. Watson and M.J. Dallwitz; Biodiversity and Biological
Collections Web Server; Cornell University; Ithaca, New York.
To Search:
Select plant family name from index listings; scroll to view taxonomic
entry.
QK 99.A1A Medical Botany (General). General Works, Treatises, and Textbooks
Summary:
Ethnobotany and Medicinal Plants [I], a member of the "Quick Bibliography
Series of the National Agricultural Library," is intended "for current
awareness, and as the title of the series implies..." is "not [an] indepth
exhaustive" bibliography system of any subject. Citations are resources for
recent research and bring the "literature of agriculture to the interested
user...." Bibliographies are "derived from computerized on-line searches of
the AGRICOLA data base. Timeliness of topic and evidence of extensive
interest are the selection criteria." The site's creator "determines the
purpose, length, and search strategy of the Quick Bibliography. Information
regarding these is available upon request from the author/searcher."
Entries within the site include journal articles, books, and audiovisual
materials. Specifications are given as to information provided within
entries, to aid in searching. Instructions are also provided for
requesting copies of bibliographies featured in the series.
The site is maintained by Jane Gates with the Alternative Farming Systems
Information Center; the USDA National Agricultural Library, Beltsville,
Maryland.
To Search:
Browse through listings of bibliographies within site.
Summary:
A Modern Herbal is the online version of the book, A Modern Herbal,
published in 1931 and written by Mrs. M. Grieve. The work offers "...800
varieties of medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic herbs, including economic
properties, cultivation and folklore." The site is a division of the
Botanical. com WWW site.
The site's main page offers a link to a bibliography note on the site, as
well as an introduction by the site's editor, discussing the site's sources
and history. Steadman Shorter's Medical Dictionary (1942) is
offered as a historical information resource, with links provided to
portions of the book, poisons and antidotes, as well as weights
and measures. Conversion tables for cooking, standard factors, and
pots/soil factors are provided; a list of gardening/herbal links and
usegroups is also given.
Users can access a common name index via the main page; selecting a letter
from the alphabetical index displays common plant and herb names within the
category. Selecting a plant name then reveals its complete entry: (1)
common name; (2) botanical name; (3) name synonyms; (4) habitat; and (5)
description. The "Word Search" link produces a search field for the site's
text. Searches return common herb names containing search data; selecting
an
herb name then reveals its complete entry. "Index of Recipes" offers an
alphabetical listing of 29 plants with recipes within the site; selecting a
recipe title displays its respective text. "Index of Poisoons" displays a
list of 44 herbs and plants with poisonous qualities; selecting a plant name
displays its complete entry.
Within the main page, links are provided to a print version of the original
text, as well as to the Botanical.com homepage. The site is sponsored by
Botanical.com; UK.
To Search:
Select link of interest from site's main page; follow links to complete
herb entries or other information.
QK 100.A1 Poisonous Plants. General Works, Treatises, and Textbooks
Summary:
The Cornell University Poisonous Plants Page is a "...rapidly growing
reference that includes plant images, pictures of affected animals, and
presentations concerning the botany, chemistry, toxicology, diagnosis, and
prevention or poisoning of animals by plants and other natural flora...."
Currently, the site is under expansion, so users will find some information
not available for certain species, in which event, the site's creators
have provided links to other WWW sites offering information.
Within the site's main page are a description of its contents, as well as
three major links: (1) an alpabetical list of botanical names by genus and
species; (2) type of poisons present; and (3) species of animals commonly
affected. The first link reveals a list of botanical names of plants, each
offered with its common name. Selecting a name reveals the complete record:
(1) image/illustration of the plant; (2) description of plant; (3) toxins
present; (4) symptoms of poisoning; (5) cures; (6) references for
information; and (7) related WWW links. The site's second major link offers
a list of plant toxins, grouped by subject/kind: alkaloids, alcohols and
ketones; carbohydrates, chelating poisons, glycosides, lipids, metals,
mycotoxins, phenolic toxicants, proteins and amino acids, resins, vitamins,
and miscellaneous. Users should scroll to view plant toxin catgeories;
selecting a subtopic reveals an information page on the toxin, containing:
toxin description, toxin chemistry, research findings, and references for
information.
The final major link, species of animals, produces a list of animal species.
Selecting a topic here then reveals a list of poisonous plants for that
animal. Selecting a plant species reveals its complete record page. At the
bottom of the site's main page are links to other major poisonous plant
information sites on the WWW, to the site's creators and providers of text
and photographs, as well as to the Animal Science Department at Cornell
University.
The site is sponsored by the Department of Animal Science; Cornell
University; Ithaca, New York.
To Search:
Select subject link from main page; select plant name, animal species, or
plant toxin to view complete record. Links also present to other poisonous
plant sites on the WWW within main page.
Summary:
Poisonous Plants Database "...is a set of working files of scientific
information about the animal and human toxiology of vascular plants of the
world. The initial files, created in 1994, are bibliographic. A checklist
of names of vascular plants reported to be toxic was added in 1995."
Upon accessing the site, the user will find general information :
creator contact information, a site description, keywords, a site
disclaimer, and specifications for user comments and additions. Below this
area, an alphabetical index is provided to the database; references are
listed alphabetically by author name. Selecting a letter category displays
a section of the Poisonous Plant Toxicity Bibliography. Entries reflect
both books and journal articles. Within a book entry, the following is
found: (1) author (last, first initial); (2) year of publication; (3)
title; and (4) publisher information (name and location). For journal
articles, the following is found: (1) author (last, first initial); (2) year
of publication; (3) title; (4) journal title; (5) volume and issue numbers;
and (6) page numbers.
Also present within the main page is a link to the Checklist of Plants
Reported to be Toxic, accessible through the "Plant Names" link. Here,
users will find an alphabetical list of plant names, each noted with its
taxonomic name. The site is maintained by D. Jesse Wagstaff; USDA;
Beltsville, Maryland.
To Search:
Select category from alpahbetical index; scroll to view entries. Or select
"Plant Names" link to view poisonous plant taxonomic information.
QK 102 Aquatic Flora. General Works
Summary:
Copyrighted by the University of Florida, the Aquatic and Wetland Plant
Database is part of the Aquatic Plant Information Retrieval System (APIRS). Designated
for freshwater aquatic plants (including wetland varieties), the database
"...includes citations for more than 43,000 research articles, books, and
reports about aquatic plant ecology, physiology, utilization, and control.
Items in many languages dating back to the 18th century are in this
inclusive database."
Categories available for searching are viewed through the "Category and
Keyword Use" link, found at the end of the main page. Here, users will find
topics relating to plant life, ecology, taxonomy, pollution, and biological
control. Below this listing, instructions are provided for specifying
searches in any area. Scientific names and lower case letters are required
for all search commands.
Required for this system are both a WWW browser and a telnet application.
Before operating the databse, the user must set up browser options and
specify the telnet application. Explicit instructions must be followed for
logging on, searching the database, and exiting the system. A link is
provided for downloading telnet software before entering the database.
After three minutes of inactive activity, users are immediately timed out of
the database.
The database is maintained and copyrighted by the University of Florida.
To Search:
Follow site instructions. WWW browser and telnet application required for
entrance to listings.
Summary:
A companion to the Aquatic and Wetland Plant Database, the Aquatic and
Wetland Plant Glossary is part of the Aquatic and Wetland Plant Information Retrieval System (APIRS),
developed by the University of Florida. The glossary provides definitions
of terms found within this database.
Access to an abbreviations listing, reference sources, and glossary categories
are also provided.
The site is maintained by Dave L. Sutton, Ph.D.; the University of Florida
--IFAS; Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center.
To Search:
Select category from alphabetical listing. Choice reveals word index.
Select word to submit search and view definition.
Summary:
The Aquatic Plants Growers/Sellers List is a service of the University of
Florida and the Aquatic Plants Information Retrieval System (APIRS). It is
designed to provide users with the names of Floridian growers and sellers of
aquatic plants.
All site information is derived from the publication, The Aquatic Plant
Locator , second edition, published in June, 1993 by the Florida
Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services, located in Tallahassee, Florida.
Instructions are given for ordering a copy of this publication.
Entries of growers/sellers contain: the name of the business or
organization, a business address and phone number, and a specification of
the business type.
The listing is maintained by the University of Florida.
To Search:
Browse through alphabetical listing of entries.
Summary:
An "... annotated list of aquatic plant manuals...," the Aquatic Plant
Manuals, Field Guides, and textbook site "... represents many of the
manuals,taxonomic guides, and field guides for identifying aquatic plants in
various areas of the world. Most items cited are part of the Aquatic Plant
Information Retrieval System collection." Most of the guides are tailored
for specific geographic areas, but the creators state that users will find
them helpful, regardless of one's location. Some of the titles are
out-of-print or difficult to locate, thereby increasing their value. Site
listings also include both textbooks and reference works in the field of
aquatic plant science.
On the site's main page, users will find searching categories, alphabetized
by the author's last name. Textbooks have a different link within the site.
Entries for manuals and field guides include: the author's name (last, first
initial); date of work's publication; title of the work; a special note (if
applicable); location and name of publisher; and the number of pages.
A special feature of the entries is a summary of content, which reflects
valuable reviews of the work, its importance within the aquatic plant
science
field, and the quality of illustrations.
The site is maintained by the University of Florida.
To Search:
For manuals and field guides, select alphabetical category of author's last
name. Browse through entries. For textbooks, select its category and
browse through listings.
Summary:
This collection of images contains "...369 digitized color images of 192
species of aquatic and wetland plants." A group of five photographers
compiled the images and owns copyrights to the contents of the site.
However, the slides "...may be used in any type of educational media or
non-commercial publication so long as [the following] acknowledgement is
given:'Aquatic plant images provided by the Information Office of the
University of Florida, IFAS, Center for Aquatic Plants (Gainesville).' "
The opening page presents a list of the 67 most requested plant images
from the site. These can be downloaded, and slides of the images can be
obtained, following site instructions. Plants are alphabetically listed by
scientific
name, but users can also find information through a common name
listing.
Selecting from the main, scientific listing reveals an entry which contains
a description of the plant and an image, which is linked to the downloading
area.
The site is maintained by the University of Florida.
To Search:
Select from main site list; to download image, select plant photo. Or
browse through scientific or common name lists and choose plant of interest.
QK 431 Geographical Distribution. Phytogeography. Australia. General Works
Summary:
Plant Identification--A Basic Bibliography is a "...listing of
books...and a very few journal papers, for basic botanical reference and
plant identification....It is prepared for use by students, by the
Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBC)...This bibliography is intended
for the non-specialist, and lists fairly broad-scale works." The site
features "...useful references to help in identifying native and introduced
plants and finding out about the Australian flora...."
Within the site's main page are links to general site information, found
within the ANBC visitor information center, to a list of sources for aid in
understanding plant identification, and contact information on the site's
creator. Below this area, users will find the bibliography's table of
contents, which lists the following topics: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "Floras"
(national; NSW/ACT); (3) "Books on Major Plant Groups" (listed
alphabetically within group topic); (4) "Censuses"; (5) "Cultivated,
Economic, and Useful Plants"; (6) "Reference Books on Taxonomy"; and (7)
"Interactive Identification Resources."
Scrolling past the table of contents reveals the complete text of the
bibliography; individual records within the bibliography offer the following
information: (1) author(s) name (last, first initial); (2) title of the
work; (3) publisher information (name and location); (4) year of
publication; and (5) a description of the text's contents and scope.
The site is maintained by Bob Makinson; the Australian National Botanic
Gardens; Canberra, Australia.
To Search:
General information links available at top of site page. To view contents
of bibliography, scroll past table of contents.