D. Synoptic keys to Nova Scotia Plants

Marian C. Munro; Ruth E. Newell; Nicholas M. Hill

Authors

Marian C. Munro Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS
Ruth E. Newell E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Nicholas M. Hill Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Keywords:

Magnoliophyte, Pinophyte, Pteridophyte, ferns, conifers, vascular plants, monocot, dicot, leaf, flower, fruit, seed

Abstract

The keys to aid identifification of Nova Scotian plants are presented. The divisions include ferns and allies (Pteridophytes), the conifers (Pinophytes), the monocots and dicots (both Magnoliophytes). Statements are based on habit (woody, herbaceous), leaf arrangement, floral attributes and fruit characters. Some groups require fruit or flowers or both for certain identification.

Author Biographies

Marian C. Munro, Nova Scotia Museum, Halifax, NS

Curator of Botany (NSPM)

Ruth E. Newell, E. C. Smith Herbarium, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Curator of the E. C. Smith Herbarium (ACAD)

Nicholas M. Hill, Fernhill Institute, Kentville, Nova Scotia; Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Director; Adjunct Professor