This project focuses on documenting the plant diversity in the Natural Areas at the Chicago Botanic Garden and developing accessible, image-rich identification tools allowing people to identify plants at various developmental and seasonal stages. It is expected that the tools will be expanded for use beyond the CBG Natural Areas.
Summer REU: Genes to Ecosystems
2023
Plant Diversity and Identification Tools On site at the Chicago Botanic Garden in the Science Center and in the Natural Areas, combined with working from home
Plant Systematics & Florisitic
Fieldwork
Labwork
Plant Morphology
Plant Traits
Identification Tools
Fieldwork Conditions
Insects
Poison Ivy
Pollen
Water/Mud
