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Simply put, plants can be divided into 1) the more primitive "non-flowering plants" and 2) the more modern "flowering plants". The non flowering plants can range from algae to ferns and are evolution's kitchen. The flowering plants can be divided two ways. 1) those that break the ground with a single leading edge (monocots) and 2) those that break the ground with two leading edges (dicots). The monocots are actually more modern and have one division (the grasses) which dwarf all other divisions of plants in number. The largest division of dicots, are the sunflowers (Asteraceae). Sunflowers are actually numerous flowers within what most people think of as the flower. Some unusual flowers like legumes (Fabaceae) are obvious due to their conspicuous zygomorphic corolla which reminded early taxonomists of portions of the human female anatomy. Mints (Labiatae), Caesalpinias and a few others break the mold in this way. Once you get past these, counting bracts, petals, stamen and ovary nutlets lead one down a complex path toward identification that can require hours of work. Never attempt plant identification without flowers. Plant taxonomy is based upon the natural evolutionary advancements observed in the morphology of plant reproductive structures. Although you might get lucky with commonly photographed plants in field guides, taxonomic identification takes a lifetime to master.<BR>
<BR>When bringing a question, please have some idea of the number of petals and stamen if possible. Flower color and habitat and elevation can be useful clues. I can probably get you to the division you need, but ultimately, you will need to learn how to use an on line university herbarium in your quest. If you plant is something widely noticed with eye catching characteristics, I might know it just off the top of my head. Try to be prepared with as much information as possible.

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Edward Young

Expertise

Strictly limited to......1) Chaparral shrubs and pinyon-oak woodlands from San Bernardino area foothills to the Victorville High Desert region of southern California. 2) Identification and taxonomic placement assistance for wildflowers of Oklahoma's Great Plains.

Experience

1. Worked extensively in the Herbarium at the Univ of Central Oklahoma as an undergraduate. 2. Taught High School Botany concepts and conducted field grid surveys and collections involving the chaparral scrub community of southern California's foothills. 3. The majority of my university coursework was in Botany. 4. Have my own personal library of taxonomic reference books and am always using on-line herbaria for personal interest.

Organizations
Chaffey JUHSD (HS Teacher). CREEC Network Region-10 (Founding Board Member). California Native Plant Society (Member).

Publications
http://www.teacher-us.com/young

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:ctmEgTIvLmsJ:wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/region10/NewsletterMarch1.doc edward young creec network&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:JJcucFgLevAJ:creec.edgateway.net/CompPDFs/acknowl.pdf compendium ed young california&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us

Education/Credentials
BS Biology/Botany, University Central Oklahoma. Post Bac work Univessity Arizona. Post Bac Field studies through University California-Riverside. California and Arizona Professional Clear Credentials in Life Science.

Awards and Honors
1. Competition judge and exhibitor for the Inland Empire Environmental Expo. 2. Coordinator for HS Botany competition (3rd place) at the San Bernardino Orange Show. 3. HS Teacher of the month award.

Past/Present Clients
California Department of Education.

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