References

• 1. Acer

  The page provides classification details, accepted species, identification keys, synonyms, distribution maps, and photos of the genus Acer (maples).

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-j). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/26
  Cited on:  Acer rubrum 

• 2. Baccharis

  The page describes the genus Baccharis including descriptions of leaf shapes, inflorescence types, distribution and other botanical features.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-g). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Genus/159
  Cited on:  Baccharis halimifolia 

• 3. Glossary of botanical terms

  The page is a comprehensive glossary of botanical terms, providing definitions and explanations for terminology used in botany.

  Source:  Wikipedia contributors. (2025, March 20). Glossary of botanical terms. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_botanical_terms

• 4. Glossary of leaf morphology

  The page is a detailed glossary of terms used in leaf morphology for describing and classifying plant leaves. It covers various aspects of leaf structure, shapes, edges, folding patterns, and Latin descriptions, providing definitions and examples for each term.

  Source:  Wikipedia contributors. (2025a, March 3). Glossary of leaf morphology.

• 5. Glossary of plant morphology

  The page is a glossary of terms related to plant morphology, focusing on vocabulary used to describe and classify plant structures, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.

  Source:  Wikipedia contributors. (2025b, March 12). Glossary of plant morphology.

• 6. Gratiola

  The page provides a detailed classification of the genus Gratiola (family: Plantaginaceae), offers a dichotomous key for identifying species.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/563
  Cited on:  Gratiola brevifolia 

• 7. Lyonia

  The page provides classification details, citations, species identification keys of the genus Lyonia from the Ericaceae family, commonly known as Staggerbush.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-b). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Genus/740
  Cited on:  Lyonia lucida 

• 8. Polygala

  The site is focused on the plant genus Polygala, part of the Polygalaceae family, commonly referred to as "milkwort." It provides an extensive taxonomy of Polygala species found in Florida, with detailed classifications, synonyms, species-specific information, and identification keys.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-c). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/979
  Cited on:  Polygala lutea 

• 9. Quercus

  This page provides information on the classification, species identification, synonyms, and characteristics of Florida’s oak species.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-k). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/1031
  Cited on:  Quercus nigra 

• 10. Sage

  This page is dedicated to the genus Salvia within the family Lamiaceae, commonly known as sage. It provides detailed information on the taxonomy, species, distribution, and characteristics of the genus. It features species classification, distribution maps, herbarium specimen data, and an identification key for distinguishing species.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-d). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Genus/1082
  Cited on:  Salvia lyrata 

• 11. Salix

  The page provides detailed information about the genus Salix (Willow) within the family Salicaceae.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-f). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Genus/1080
  Cited on:  Salix caroliniana 

• 12. Salix caroliniana

  The page provides an overview of Salix caroliniana (Carolina Willow), a deciduous tree native to North Carolina and other regions.

  Source:  Salix caroliniana (Carolina Willow, Coastal Plain Willow, Swamp Willow) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. (n.d.). https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/salix-caroliniana/
  Cited on:  Salix caroliniana 

• 13. Samolus valerandi

  The page provides detailed information about the plant species Samolus valerandi, commonly known as Seaside Brookweed. The classification of Samolus valerandi as either part of the family Samolaceae or Primulaceae depends on the taxonomic system being referenced.

  Source:  Samolus valerandi / Species Page / Plant Atlas. (n.d.). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/plant/species/971
  Cited on:  Samolus valerandi 

• 14. Smilax

  This page from the Atlas of Florida Plants provides information about the genus Smilax, commonly known as Greenbrier. It includes taxonomic classification, species lists, identification keys, synonyms, and a citation. The page also offers a distribution map, a photo gallery, and links to herbarium specimens.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-h). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/1142
  Cited on:  Smilax bona-nox 

• 15. Taxodium

  This page describes the genus Taxodium, which includes the bald cypress and pond cypress. It provides identification keys to distinguish between species, synonyms associated with the genus, a distribution map, and herbarium specimen data.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-e). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/1202
  Cited on:  Taxodium distichum 

• 16. Ulmus

  This page provides classification details, species descriptions, identification keys, synonyms, and distribution maps for various Ulmus species found in Florida.

  Source:  Plant Atlas. (n.d.-i). https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/genus/1264
  Cited on:  Ulmus americana