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Identification of Woody Plants in Winter
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Abstract
Description of morphological features suitable for identification of woody plants in the absence of leaves. Diagnostic value of selected features. Degree of variability of features.Description of about 50 shrubby and arborescent species. Methods and tools used in the field and/or the laboratory.
Objective
To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the morphological features of woody plant species commonly occurring north of the Alps. To acquire the ability to identify the principal woody species of the indigenous forest flora. To assess the degree of certainty of an identification.
Content
Description of morphological features suitable for identification of woody plants in the absence of leaves. Diagnostic value of selected features. Degree of variability of features. Description of about 50 shrubby and arborescent species. Methods and tools used in the field and/or the laboratory.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Einführung in die Dendrologie (in German only). ca. 100 p.Identification of Woody Plants in Winter; (identification key with numerous line drawings).
Literature
Hecker, U. 2002: Einheimische Laubgehölze nach Knospen und Zweigen bestimmen. Quelle und Meyer Verlag Wiebelsheim.ISBN 3-494-01294-6 Fitschen, J. 2002: Gehölzflora. 11. Auflage. Quelle und Meyer Verlag Wiebelsheim.ISBN 3-494-01268-7 Core, E. L. and Ammons, N. P. 1981: Woody Plants in Winter The Boxwood Press, Pacific Grove, California, ISBN: 0-910286-82-5
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Identification of woody plants in winter
Blockkurs am Semesterende
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1 h weekly |