A Bibliography of North Carolina Local Floras

Denslow, Michael W.; Palmer, Michael W.; Murrell, Zack E.

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“…We acknowledge that there may be additional information on the ranges of these two dune grass species in theses and local guides ( Denslow, Palmer & Murrell, 2010 ). These sources—as well as scanned herbarium sheets from museum collections—constitute “dark data,” data not discoverable because of problems in indexing, storage, and retrieval ( Heidorn, 2008 ).…”

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Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculataandAmmophila breviligulata)

Goldstein

Mullins

Moore

et al. 2018

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Previous work on the US Atlantic coast has generally shown that coastal foredunes are dominated by two dune grass species, Ammophila breviligulata (American beachgrass) and Uniola paniculata (sea oats). From Virginia northward, A. breviligulata dominates, while U. paniculata is the dominant grass south of Virginia. Previous work suggests that these grasses influence the shape of coastal foredunes in species-specific ways, and that they respond differently to environmental stressors; thus, it is important to know which species dominates a given dune system. The range boundaries of these two species remains unclear given the lack of comprehensive surveys. In an attempt to determine these boundaries, we conducted a literature survey of 98 studies that either stated the range limits and/or included field-based studies/observations of the two grass species. We then produced an interactive map that summarizes the locations of the surveyed papers and books. The literature review suggests that the current southern range limit for A. breviligulata is Cape Fear, NC, and the northern range limit for U. paniculata is Assateague Island, on the Maryland and Virginia border. Our data suggest a northward expansion of U. paniculata, possibly associated with warming trends observed near the northern range limit in Painter, VA. In contrast, the data regarding a range shift for A. breviligulata remain inconclusive. We also compare our literature-based map with geolocated records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and iNaturalist research grade crowd-sourced observations. We intend for our literature-based map to aid coastal researchers who are interested in the dynamics of these two species and the potential for their ranges to shift as a result of climate change.

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Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculataandAmmophila breviligulata)

Goldstein

Mullins

Moore

et al. 2018

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“…We acknowledge that there may be additional information on the ranges of these two dune grass species in theses and local guides (e.g., Denslow et al, 2010). These sources -as well as scanned herbarium sheets from museum collections -constitute 'dark data', data not discoverable because of problems in indexing, storage, and retrieval (Heidorn, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%

Peer Review #2 of "Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculata and Ammophila breviligulata) (v0.1)"

Wootton¹

2018

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Previous work on the US Atlantic coast has generally shown that coastal foredunes are dominated by two dune grass species, Ammophila breviligulata (American beachgrass) and Uniola paniculata (sea oats). From Virginia northward, A. breviligulata dominates, while U. paniculata is the dominant grass south of Virginia. Previous work suggests that these grasses influence the shape of coastal foredunes in species-specific ways, and that they respond differently to environmental stressors; thus, it is important to know which species dominates a given dune system. The range boundaries of these two species remains unclear given the lack of comprehensive surveys. In an attempt to determine these boundaries, we conducted a literature survey of 98 studies that either stated the range limits and/or included field-based studies/observations of the two grass species. We then produced an interactive map that summarizes the locations of the surveyed papers and books.The literature review suggests that the current southern range limit for A. breviligulata is Cape Fear, NC, and the northern range limit for U. paniculata is Assateague Island, on the Maryland and Virginia border. Our data suggest a northward expansion of U. paniculata, possibly associated with warming trends observed near the northern range limit in Painter, VA. In contrast, the data regarding a range shift for A. breviligulata remain inconclusive. We also compare our literature-based map with geolocated records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility and iNaturalist research grade crowd-sourced observations. We intend for our literature-based map to aid coastal researchers who are interested in the dynamics of these two species and the potential for their ranges to shift as a result of climate change.

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“…A narrow time frame exists to study the few remaining natural freshwater systems not affected by severe degradation. Denslow et al (2010) found only one aquatic flora ( Sieren and Warr 1992 ) within the state of North Carolina between the years 1834−2009, showing a neglect of aquatic systems in floristic studies within the state. To help fill this gap in knowledge, the objectives of this study were to (1) inventory the littoral zone vascular flora of Carolina bay lakes through the collection of voucher specimens, (2) provide a comprehensive checklist of the littoral zone vascular flora based on integration of new and historic collections and reports, and (3) create an illustrated guide based on the checklist.…”

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“…Several manuals, guides, and broader floristic works are available on wetlands of North Carolina and the eastern United States (Suppl. material 2 ), but few floras have followed the guidelines and recommendations of Palmer et al (1995) and Denslow et al (2010) and documented the site-specific aquatic flora of wetlands, streams, rivers, ponds, or lakes in North Carolina ( Sieren and Warr 1992 , Warren et al 2004 ). Nifong (1998) estimated the occurrence of 620 functionally intact, unaltered, Carolina bays remaining in the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas, and an annual rate of loss of about 36 functionally intact North Carolina bays to development, agriculture, silviculture, and other means.…”

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Guide to the littoral zone vascular flora of Carolina bay lakes (U.S.A.)

Howell¹,

Krings²,

Braham³

2016

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BackgroundCarolina bays are elliptic, directionally aligned basins of disputed origin that occur on the Atlantic Coastal Plain from the Delmarva Peninsula to southern Georgia. In southeastern North Carolina, several large, natural, lacustrine systems (i.e., Carolina bay lakes) exist within the geomorphological features known as Carolina bays. Within the current distribution of Carolina bays, Bladen and Columbus counties (North Carolina) contain the only known examples of Carolina bay lakes. The Carolina bay lakes can be split into two major divisions, the “Bladen Lakes Group” which is characterized as being relatively unproductive (dystrophic – oligotrophic), and Lake Waccamaw, which stands alone in Columbus County and is known for its high productivity and species richness. Although there have been several studies conducted on these unique lentic systems, none have documented the flora comprehensively.New informationOver the 2013−2014 growing seasons, the littoral zone flora of Carolina bay lakes was surveyed and vouchered. Literature reviews and herbarium crawls complemented this fieldwork to produce an inventory of the vascular plant species. This survey detected 205 taxa (species/subspecies and varieties) in 136 genera and 80 vascular plant families. Thirty-one species (15.2%) are of conservation concern. Lake Waccamaw exhibited the highest species richness with 145 catalogued taxa and 26 species of conservation concern. Across all sites, the Cyperaceae (25 spp.), Poaceae (21 spp.), Asteraceae (13 spp.), Ericaceae (8 spp.), Juncaceae (8 spp.), and Lentibulariaceae (6 spp.) were the six most species-rich vascular plant families encountered. A guide to the littoral zone flora of Carolina bay lakes is presented herein, including dichotomous keys, species accounts (including abundance, habitat, phenology, and exsiccatae), as well as images of living species and vouchered specimens.

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A Bibliography of North Carolina Local Floras

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculataandAmmophila breviligulata)

Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculataandAmmophila breviligulata)

Peer Review #2 of "Literature-based latitudinal distribution and possible range shifts of two US east coast dune grass species (Uniola paniculata and Ammophila breviligulata) (v0.1)"

Guide to the littoral zone vascular flora of Carolina bay lakes (U.S.A.)

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