Field Trip #2: Liliaceae and Introduction to Valeriana scouleri
April 18, 19, 22, 2008
Botany
Inflorescences
Monocot Families - Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Iridaceae, Araceae
Compound vs. simple leaves
Meaning of the word "generally"
Liliaceae family description
Trillium genus description
Keyed out: Trillium ovatum
Scrophulariaceae: Two petals on top, three on the bottom, united
Violaceae: Two petals on top, three on the bottom, free
Low Elevation Coniferous Woods
Big Three of the low elevation coniferous woods: Trillium ovatum,
Viola glabella, and Anemone lyallii
Changes from last week
Tasted: Mimulus alsinoides, Sedum sp., Asarum caudatum, Oxalis
oregana, Oemleria cerasiformis, and Valeriana scouleri