Abstract
The Hedysarum boreale complex consists of all North American Members of the genus Hedysarum which possess free wing auricles, sub-equal calyx teeth, hidden leaflet veins, and wingless loment articles. One species, two subspecies, and three varieties are recognized. The traditional methods of comparative morphology are employed in delimiting species in the herbarium, but pertinent data from field work are also included. The somatic chromosome number was determined for all taxa, and was found in all cases to be 16. Distribution maps, illustrations, and graphical comparisons of taxa are included.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Life Sciences; Plant and Wildlife Sciences
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Northstrom, Terry Edwin, "A revision of the hedysarum boreale complex" (1969). Theses and Dissertations. 8102.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/8102
Date Submitted
1969-05-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd437
Keywords
Herbs, Classification
Language
English