4 Quizzes (2.5% each)

1. Quiz: you will be shown the pictures in this study guide. 4 Quizzes (2.5% each) A multiple-choice question will appear next to the pictures. You will have one minute to select the best answer for each question. In March, you will complete an online quiz each week. Quizzeswill include multiple choice questions on the identity, habitat and moisture indicator group of the indicator plants in this study guide.

2. View the pictures of the indicator plants Genus species Look at stems, leaves, inflorescences, and other distinguishing characteristics Family name common name Habitat (Elevation zone) Moisture Regime Indicated Hyperlink to the eflora web page for each species Background colours = visual cue of moisture regime indicated

3. View the pictures of the indicator plants How to use this study guide Look at stems, leaves, inflorescences, and other distinguishing characteristics Learn the scientific name, common name, habitat and the moisture regime indicated by each plant. Notes: Scientific names = Latin, in italics Genus = capitalized species = lower case Family = capitalized Common name = lower case, unless it includes a formal noun

4. View the pictures of the indicator plants How to use this study guide Look at stems, leaves, inflorescences, and other distinguishing characteristics The indicator plants are grouped by their moisture regimes = background colour of the slides. Groups will be tested in the following order: Very Dry to Dry (red) Fresh to Moist (green) Dry to Moist (yellow + green) Moist to Very Wet (blue)

5. View the pictures of the indicator plants How to use this study guide Look at stems, leaves, inflorescences, and other distinguishing characteristics Groups will be tested in the following order: Very Dry to Dry (red) Fresh to Moist (green) Dry to Moist (yellow + green) Moist to Very Wet (blue) The first test will examine group 1 only. Test 2 will examine groups 1 + 2, Test 3 = groups 1 to 3, Test 4 = groups 1 to 4

6. http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/range/RangeID/Images/pseudoroegeneria%20spicata1.jpghttp://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/range/RangeID/Images/pseudoroegeneria%20spicata1.jpg Agropyronspicatum Poaceae bluebunch wheatgrass Grasslands + dry open forests Very dry to dry http://d3cgb598vs7bfg.cloudfront.net/images/upload-flashcards/front/5/2/17625107_m.jpg

7. Bromustectorum Poaceae cheatgrass Grasslands + dry open forests + disturbed sites Dry http://www.co.stevens.wa.us/weedboard/other%20weeds/cheat2.JPG http://biology.csusb.edu/PlantGuideFolder/BromusTectorum/BromusTec800a.jpg

8. Balsamorhizasagittata Asteraceae arrow-leaved balsam root Grasslands + open forests Very dry to dry http://gis.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/images/arrowleafbalsamroot/balsamorhiza_sagittata_lg.jpg Photo: Wesley Brookes Photo: Wesley Brookes

9. Chrysothamnusnauseosus Asteraceae rabbit brush Grasslands, open forests, disturbed sites Dry http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/566/flashcards/1083566/jpg/chrysothamnus_nauseosus1341538096025.jpg http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/potd/chrysothamnus_nauseosus2.jpg

10. Achilleamilefolium Asteraceae yarrow Open forests, disturbed sites Very dry to moist Photo: Wesley Brookes http://classconnection.s3.amazonaws.com/33/flashcards/2204033/jpg/achillea_millefolium_20041012_2574_1_1351695777504.jpg http://www.anticaerboristeriaromana.it/prodotti/tinture_ita/ACHILLEA%20MILLEFOLIUM.jpg

11. Artemisia frigida Asteraceae pasture sage Grasslands, open forests, overgrazed sites Dry http://www.blackfootnativeplants.com/wp-content/uploads/wppa/149.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/75/Artemisia_absinthium_(5018423476).jpg

12. Opuntiafragilis Cactaceae prickly pear cactus Grasslands + open PP forests + rock outcrops Very dry http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/c8/Opuntia_fragilis.jpg/220px-Opuntia_fragilis.jpg Photo: Wesley Brookes

13. Sedum lanceolatum Crassulaceae lance-leaved stonecrop Open grassy slopes, sandy benches, ridges, rock outcrops Dry http://www.succulent-plant.com/families/crassulaceae/sedum/sedum_rubrotinctum.jpg http://www.swcoloradowildflowers.com/Yellow%20Enlarged%20Photos/3amla.jpg

14. Juniperuscommunis Cupressaceae common juniper Open forests, rock outcrops Very dry to dry Photo: Wesley Brookes http://www.real.edu.ee/ajaveeb/vons/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/it_pl_4.jpg

15. Alliumcernuum Liliaceae nodding onion Dry open woods, exposed grassy places, rocky crevices, with Douglas-fir Dry http://jardinsmichelcorbeil.com/images/allium%20cernuum.jpg http://www.aspaker.no/Allium%20cernuum.jpg

16. Geumtriflorum Rosaceae old man’s whiskers Open calcareous grassy sites, open dry forest, subalpine meadows Dry Photo: Wesley Brookes http://www.boisethegreat.com/images/articleimages/dandelion3.jpg http://www.grandmorainegrowers.ca/images/Geum%20triflorum.jpg

17. Penstemonfruticosus Scrophulariaceae showy penstomon Rocky sites, open forest Dry http://www.stewo.no/P/Penstemon%20fruticosus%20serratus.jpg http://okanaganxeriscape.org/static/images/plant/resized/Penstemon_fruticosus_700x700.jpg

18. Selaginelladensa Selaginellaceae compact selaginella Dry, exposed ridges, grasslands, rocky outcrops, submontane alpine Dry http://www.nic.funet.fi/pub/sci/bio/life/plants/pteridophyta/lycopsida/selaginellaceae/selaginella/rupestris.jpg http://www.discoverlife.org/IM/I_GY/0006/320/Selaginella_densa,_entire,I_GY609.jpg

19. Cladoniaspp. Parmeliaceae Cladonia lichens Over mineral soil, rock, humus + decaying wood in open dry forests and grasslands, Submontane subalpine Dry http://www.rllk.be/images/large/bekertjesmos.jpg

20. Calamagrostisrubescens Poaceae pinegrass Forests Dry to fresh http://science.halleyhosting.com/nature/cascade/mtadams/poaceae/calamagrostis/rubescens/rubescens2a.jpg http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/range/RangeID/Images/calamagrostis%20rubescens1.jpg

21. Festucascabrella http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/range/RangeID/Images/festuca%20campestris1.jpg Poaceae rough fescue Grasslands + forest openings Moist http://www.laspilitas.com/images/grid24_12/8090/s/images/plants/524/Poa_scabrella.jpg

22. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Starr_001026-8001_Poa_pratensis.jpghttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b2/Starr_001026-8001_Poa_pratensis.jpg Poapratensis Poaceae Kentucky bluegrass Grasslands, open forests, wetlands Moist http://www.kertpont.hu/kepek/803_6662_5.jpg

23. Arnica latifolia Asteraceae mountain arnica Montane forests Fresh to moist http://wolf.mind.net/swsbm/Images/A/Arnica_latifolia-1.jpg

24. Arnica cordifolia Asteraceae heart-leaved arnica Montane forests Fresh to moist http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/range/RangeID/Images/Arnia%20cordifolia1.jpg Photo: Wesley Brookes Photo: Wesley Brookes

25. Artemisia tridentata Asteraceae big sagebrush Grasslands Dry to fresh http://www.draperwildlife.org/PlantIndexPage/big%20sagebrush.jpg http://phyteclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Artemisia-tridentata-foliage-Mather.jpg

26. Aralianudicaulis Araliaceae wild sarsaparilla Shaded forests, mixedwoods Fresh to moist http://www.vaplantatlas.org/media/images/plants/originals/Aralia_nudicaulis%23740b%23.jpg http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/Plant_Families/Araliaceae_pics/Aralia_nudicaulis.jpg

27. Linnaea borealis Caprifoliaceae twinflower openclosed forests Fresh to moist http://www.windsorscottish.com/gallery/wms0288.jpg http://www.shootgardening.co.uk/uploaded/images/plants/plant_10316/plant_linnaea_borealis__1_47.jpg?1274379991 Photo: Wesley Brookes

28. Symphoricarposalbus Caprifoliaceae common snowberry Open forests, grass openings, rock outcrops Dry to fresh http://www.eutopiamall.com/images/uploaded/12562374971344152708.jpg

29. http://www.turtlepuddle.org/pix/Flowers/Lupinus.jpg Lupinusarcticus Fabaceae arctic lupine High-elevation meadows and subalpine forests; medium-elevation open forests Fresh to moist http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/dc/57/ec/dc57ecbfc3f6a5910aeb98b907b4aeef.jpg

30. http://www.forthall.net/LC%20Flowers/lupinus%20wyethii.jpg Lupinussericeus Fabaceae silky lupine Grasslands, open PP forests, disturbed sites Dry to fresh http://o.quizlet.com/biP5yz9qy0DiIZDcwRNfcQ_m.jpg

31. Vacciniumscoparium http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/4305072.jpg Ericaceae grouseberry Open conifer montane forests Dry to moist http://meaningofflower.com/flowerpics/whortleberry-15-150x150.jpg

32. Streptopusroseus Liliaceae rosy twistedstalk Moist forests + openings, streambanks, meadows Fresh to moist http://www.ncwildflower.org/images/plants/streptopus_roseus01.jpg http://thumbs.photo.net/photo/3411457-sm.jpg

33. Chimaphilaumbellata Ericaceae prince’s pine Mossy well-drained conifer forests, clearings Dry to fresh http://www.homeopathyandmore.com/med_images/CHIMAPHILA_UMBELLATA.jpg http://www.wildflowersbydonna.com/pix/Pipsissewa-large.jpg

34. Aster conspicuus Asteraceae showy aster Open forests, meadows + clearings Dry to moist

35. Vacciniumcaespitosum Ericaceae dwarf blueberry Mossy conifer montane forests, wet meadows, mountain slopes, alpine tundra Dry to moist

36. Pachistimamyrsenites Celastraceae falsebox Openclosed forests Dry to moist

37. Shepherdiacanadensis Elaeagnaceae Soopallalie Open forests Dry to moist

38. Orthiliasecunda Ericaceae one-sided wintergreen Mossy coniferous forests, submontane to subalpine Dry to moist

39. Fragariavirginiana Rosaceae wild strawberry Open forests, disturbed sites, submontane to subalpine Dry to moist

40. Amelanchieralnifolia Rosaceae Saskatoon Open forests, grasslands Dry to moist

41. Spiraeabetulifolia Rosaceae birch-leaved spirea Open forests Dry to moist

42. Peltigeraaphthosa Parmeliaceae Pelt lichen Over moss, humus, rocks, decaying logs in open forests Dry to moist

43. Pleuroziumschreberi Parmeliaceae red-stemmed feathermoss Coniferous forest floors, on humus and logs, submontane-subalpine Dry to moist

44. Ptiliumcrista-castrensis Parmeliaceae knight’s plume Coniferous forest floors, on humus, logs, rocks, submontane-subalpine Dry to moist

45. Calamagrostiscanadensis Poaceae bluejoint Forests, meadows, wetlands, clearings Moist to wet

46. Carex spp. Cyperaceae sedge Commonly in fens, bogs, wetlands, wet forests, lakeshores Mostly wet

47. Seneciotriangularis Asteraceae arrow-leaved groundsel Meadows, streambanks, slide tracks, open forest, mostly subalpine-alpine Moist to wet

48. Betulaglandulosa Betulaceae scrub birch Fens, wetlands, seepage areas, streambanks, montanesubalpine Moist to wet

49. Alnustenuifolia Betulaceae mountain alder Edges of streams, ponds, lakes, swamps; submontanesubalpine Moist to wet

50. Lonicerautahensis Caprifoliaceae Utah honeysuckle Forest openings + clearings Moist to wet Source: Walter Sigmund http://commons.wikimedia.org