The objective of this project is to update our knowledge of the plant family Violaceae in GSMNP. In doing so, all existing specimens will be annotated. Mis-identifications will be corrected and nomenclature will be changed in keeping with the latest treatments. The field survey will include all species but will place special emphasis on those species considered scarce, rare, or only known from historical records. Field documentation will be thorough and include population characteristics, potential threats, concise habitat and distribution notes and any other feature deemed noteworthy. All locations for new populations will be documented further by a concise narrative description, photograph, a collection specimen, and GPS location for georeferencing purposes. It is also intended to conduct a workshop/seminar on the family, its characteristics, and tips on easy identification for all interested.

Species Ranking: SpeciesDistributionRanking.pdf

Species Report: Taxonomy.pdf

Principal Investigator

PI Name:  Landon E. McKinney

PI Organization:  ASC Group, Inc.

Primary Taxonomist

Taxonomist Name:  Landon E. McKinney

Taxonomist Organization:  ASC Group, Inc.