Biltmore Herbarium field notes, 1898-1904, from the Department of Botany
Physical Description:
1 field book
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library
Sublocation:
Box 3 Folder 6
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
North Carolina
Georgia
Hominy Creek
Biltmore
Oak Mountain
Hendersonville
Doctortown
Date Range:
1904
Start Date:
19040727
End Date:
19040905
Abstract:
Number 5 in a series of 1904 botanical field notes. This volume contains notes taken in North Carolina, Georgia, and perhaps other southeastern states from 27 July to 5 September 1904. Collector numbers 10420-10544 are included. Boynton collects a wide variety of plants. Two frequently collected genera Koellia and Rhexia, commonly known as meadow beauties. Locations include but are not limited to Hominy Creek (NC), Biltmore (NC), Oak Mountain (NC), Spring, Hendersonville (NC), and Doctor Town (GA). Boynton also includes descriptions of the specimen, descriptions of the soil and soil type, commonality and abundance, descriptions of localities, and additional information.
