Lyster Hoxie Dewey field book
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PrintThis collection consists of one field book containing a list of botanical specimens collected by Lyster H. Dewey from 7 May 1894 to 31 October 1900 mainly in the District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Maryland, and Virginia, but also Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, and Georgia. Collector numbers 1-506 are included. Entries include taxonomic name and description of soil and surrounding environment, abundance, rarity, and commonality. A variety of specimens were collected, but two frequently collected genera include carex and panicum. Dewey collected in many different parts of Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland.
1894-1900
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Collection record
SIA Acc. 12-026
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library