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I am an amateur botanist hailing originally from Northeast Texas. I have no classical education with plants, having studied poli-sci during undergrad, so I am always learning. I hope to soon pursue a career in academia/policy, where I can merge my knowledge of policy and politics and my love for the environment.

I'm somewhat of a generalist, but my specialties are the ecosystems found across the southeastern US, especially pine and oak savanna associations, as well as bottomland hardwood forests. More recently, I am becoming more acquainted with aquatic plants. Always feel free to tag me in any observations!

IG: @ palustris.botany

Projects:
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/pines-of-the-greater-southeastern-us
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/ferns-of-texas

Resources:
Weakley's Southeastern Flora Key - https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu/img/flora/FSUS_2023.pdf
Texas Key - https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu/img/flora/FSUS_2023_TX.pdf
Virtual Key (all of SE US) - https://fsus.ncbg.unc.edu/

Other Inat tools:
Frequently used responses - https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/responses
Host plant ID field (replace last 6 numbers with the id number of the plant you're seeking. Found in the taxa's link, right before the name) - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?verifiable=any&place_id=any&field:Host%20Plant%20ID=128823

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