BBBBB EEEEEE NN N ISSN 1188-603X BB B EE NNN N BBBBB EEEEE NN N N BOTANICAL BB B EE NN NN ELECTRONIC BBBBB EEEEEE NN N NEWS No. 46 October 13, 1992 Address: aceska@cue.bc.ca Victoria, B.C. ---------------------------------------------------- WHAT'S GOING ON IN VICTORIA Mushroom Day - Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Royal British Columbia Museum "Plants of the Olympic Mountains" - slide show by Adolf Ceska & Hans Roemer, Tuesday, October 20, 7:30 p.m., Swan Lake Nature House. POSITION OPEN - RESEARCH ECOLOGIST Biologist 4 Victoria, Forests, Research $47,247 - $50,814 OUT OF SERVICE Coordinates the provincial research program in forest dynamics; prepares forest dynamics research program proposals; trains/instructs ministry and industry personnel in research findings; consults with ministry and industry personnel to resolve problems/ conflicts in forest land management; manages contracts and audits forest dynamics research projects; performs other related duties. QUALIFICATIONS- M.Sc. in plant/forest ecology and 5 years related research experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of research methodology in forest resource management in B.C.; a sound knowledge and a detailed understanding of forest ecology in B.C. and concepts of forest dynamics; working knowledge of experimental design, biometric, and data analysis; demonstrated ability to plan and direct work to achieve research objectives; ability to work out-of-doors in situations demanding strength/endurance; willingness to fly frequently in planes and helicopters; valid B.C. Driver's License. COMPETITION - FR92:2743 CLOSING LOCATION - MINISTRY OF FORESTS, HUMAN RESOURCES BRANCH, 595 PANDORA AVENUE, VICTORIA, V8W 3E7 CONTACT: ANDY MACKINNON 387-6536 (FAX 387-0046) OR EVELYN HAMILTON 387-3650 (FAX 387-0046) CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 21. 1992. WHY THE OWL ? From: Bruce Bennett I was wondering if anyone knows how the genus Orthocarpus received the common name "Owl Clover". Please reply through my e-mail address, or I can be reach by answering machine at (604) 598-7726. INFORMATION ON LLOYDIA SEROTINA ? From: Jane H. Bock I would like to learn more about the distribution of Lloydia serotina: Liliaceae in Canada and I am especially curious to know if it gets very far east in Canada. As you know it is very common here in the Rockies in Colorado and surrounding states. I have read about it in your Queen Charlotte Islands where it forms the beautiful sounding subspecies flava. I am working with a young woman, Barbara Jones in Wales where there is a single British population on Mt. Snowdon. There also appears to be an isolated group of plants in Czechoslovakia - in the Slovak part in the Tatra Mountains. I want to look at its genetics and reproductive biology just now. I noticed in the Kew Index that there may be 20 species, so perhaps I will be doing some systematics later. I thank you in advance for any localities you may be able to tell me about. Jane H. Bock, Professor, E.P.O. Biology Department, Box 334, University of Colorado, Boulder Colorado 80309 USA [Lloydia serotina is all over the place up here in northwestern B.C., but not so often collected because it blooms so early and then withers to inconspicuousness. We'll see what we have in our herbarium. - Jim Pojar] INFORMATION ON TRADESCANTIA PALLIDA ? From: JAMES LANDRUM I am currently researching the commelinid plant Tradescantia pallida (formerly Setcreasea purpurea) and would appreciate any information someone might have concerning this plant. I need to find information on the following topics: 1. the chemical composition of the plant's stem and leaf sap, specifically the percentages of oxalic acid, glucose/sucrose/fructose, and any other organic compounds; 2. any further information on the metalloanthocyanin compounds in the stem and leaves, disregarding for the moment the work completed by Japanese researchers on their species of Commelina; 3. the ability of the plant to set seed, and factors affecting this; and 4. the chromatographic spectra of the photosynthetic pigments. I would greatly appreciate any information on the above topics, and I thank you for the time and energy you put into this conference. Thanks again! OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST GIVES PERMITS FOR MUSHROOM PICKING Newsgroups: rec.gardens OLYMPIA, WA - If you enjoy hunting for wild mushrooms this time of year, permits are available from Olympic National Forest. Forest Supervisor Ron R. Humphrey said personal and commercial-use permits are available at ranger district offices located around Olympic Peninsula in Hoodsport, Quilcene, Forks, and Quinault. According to Humphrey, a permit policy has been in effect since 1989 due to an increasing demand for large quantities of mushrooms. "It allows Forest officials to manage this important natural resource," he said. A personal-use permit is free allowing up to 50 pounds per family. Many like to preserve mushrooms for later use and the permit allows for greater quantities to be taken for home consumption. Commercial-use permits are required for individuals or groups intending to sell mushrooms and a fee is charged based upon appraised prices. For incidental gathering of less than 20 mushrooms for a meal, a permit is not required. Humphrey said failure to have a permit for picking more than 20 mushrooms may result in a citation. Chanterelles, morels, matsutake and king boletus are non-poisonous and the most popular mushrooms sought after on the Olympic. "To ensure future crops, pick or cut mushrooms one by one taking care not to disturb growing sites," Humphrey said. If you are unsure about identifying mushrooms for eating, it is strongly recommended that you refer to a mushroom guide. Forest Service officials have information available for the asking when obtaining a permit. To acquire permits and information, ranger stations can be contacted weekdays at Hoodsport, 877-5254; Quilcene, 765-3368; Forks, 374-6522; and Quinault, 288-2525. JEPSON MANUAL (BEN # 37 & BEN # 39) From: Jerome Rainey Regarding the recent interest in the new Jepson manual from UC press, I have some firm information. The bottom line is that the release date is April 1993 and the cost is $55.00 US. I have transcribed the blurb from the Spring 1993 catalog and include it below. From the Spring 1993 catalog of University of California Press: The Jepson Manual Higher Plants of California Edited by JAMES C. HICKMAN First published in 1925, Willis Linn Jepson's _Manual of the Flowering Plants of California_ has been a standard of reference for teachers, students, and naturalists. Since that time, hundreds of new species have been identified and botanical investigation has become more sophisticated. Now Jepson's philosophy of making such information available to all is again realized in this new volume, which includes a wealth of material accumulated over the past decades. With contributions from two hundred botanists across North America, this is the most comprehensive resource and identification guide to nearly eight thousand varieties of native and naturalized California plants. The means to identifying plants (using key traits and illustrations) is accompanied by special information such as horticultural requirements, endangerment, toxicity, weed status, and notes on the management of sensitive species. Identification keys have been designed for ease of use, and terms have been simplified and illustrated, making the new _Manual_ the most authoritative field guide for the expert and amateur alike. "Sets new standards for excellence...and picks up beautifully on the contemporary idea that botanical work should be fully accessible to the general public as well as to scientists." --Peter H. Raven, Missouri Botanic Garden "Precise and accurate, a masterpiece of clarity and succinctness." --G. Ledyard Stebbins, University of California, Davis. Willis Linn Jepson was a leader in the movement to document and preserve California's environmental and botanical riches, founding the California Botanical Society in 1915 and helping to establish both the Sierra Club and the Save-the-Redwoods League. On his death in 1946, he endowed the Jepson Herbarium at UC Berkeley. April 1993 ISBN 0-520-08255-9 $55.00 000 pages, 8 1/2 x 11", 00 color plates PRE-PUBLICATION SALE ON A POLLINATION BIOLOGY BOOK From: David Inouye University Press of Colorado is having a pre-publication sale on a book that will appear in February 1993. Techniques for Pollination Biology, by Carol Kearns and David Inouye. The book includes >1,200 references from more than 200 different journals, plus books and previously unpublished materials. Appendices list sources for equipment, suppplies, and chemicals used in pollination studies. Approximately 500 pages, $30 cloth (regular price $37.50), $14 kivar (regular price $17.50). Plus $2.00 shipping for the first copy and $.75 for each additional copy. Orders must be received by November 15 for the sale discount. Send checks or credit card info to University Press of Colorado, P. O. Box 849, Niwot, CO 80544 (telephone 303-530-5337). WETLAND POSTER From: "Discussion on Biological Conservation" The Interior Department's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced publication of a new wetlands educational poster to aid teachers of science and environmental topics. The poster, "Wetlands: Water, Wildlife, Plants and People," offers fun classroom activities for elementary and middle schools to help children learn about the many values of wetlands. The poster is a coopera- tive venture by FWS, USGS, the Army Corps of Engineers, the National Science Teachers Association, and the American Water Resources Association. The poster shows various kinds of wetlands and how people use them. The back of the poster explains wetland types, defines important terms, and suggests activities teachers can use to help students learn about wetlands. The poster is available in three versions, including two in color: elementary level (kindergarten through grade 5) and middle school (grades 6 through 8). A black and white version with no text on the back is also available for younger children to color. Wetlands" is the third in a series of nine posters on water resources education, initiated in response to President Bush's Education 2000 challenge. "Wetlands" can be attached to the first two posters to create a mural. The other two posters are called "Water, the Resource that Gets Used and Used and Used for Everything," and "Wastewater Treatment." They were produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Resources Association, and the National Science Teachers Association. Copies of "Wetlands" can be obtained from: U.S. Geological Survey, Branch of Distribution, Box 25286, Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, or from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Publications Unit, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, MS 130, Arlington, VA 22203. Copies of the first two posters in the series are available from the American Water Resources Association, 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 220, Bethesda, MD 20814-2192, and the National Science Teachers Association, 1742 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009.