Date of Award
Fall 12-2015
Degree Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Biological Sciences
Committee Chair
Mac Alford
Committee Chair Department
Biological Sciences
Committee Member 2
Micheal Davis
Committee Member 2 Department
Biological Sciences
Committee Member 3
Franklin Heitmuller
Committee Member 3 Department
Geography and Geology
Abstract
The vascular flora of Wayne County, Mississippi, was surveyed from 2013–2015, and the species of native and naturalized plants are listed. In total, 1,135 species were identified from field collections, previously collected herbarium specimens, and field observations. These belong to 556 genera and 165 families. Four of these species represent first recorded occurrences in the state of Mississippi: Blyxa aubertii Rich., Gomphrena serrata Pav. ex Moq., Isoetes valida (Engelm.) Clute, and Polypogon interruptus Kunth. GPS coordinates are given for important collection sites representing the diversity of plant communities in the county. All voucher specimens from the survey are deposited in the herbarium of The University of Southern Mississippi (USMS).
Copyright
2015, Daniel M. McNair
Recommended Citation
McNair, Daniel M., "The Vascular Flora of Wayne County, Mississippi" (2015). Master's Theses. 149.
https://aquila.usm.edu/masters_theses/149