If you are a plant enthusiast, these are some great resources. We will continue to add more to this list.
The New York Flora Atlas is a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state, as well as information on plant habitats, associated ecological communities, and taxonomy….
The New York Natural Heritage Program facilitates the conservation of New York’s biodiversity by providing comprehensive information and scientific expertise on rare species and natural ecosystems…
Go Botany provides an online community of plant enthusiasts, advanced ID tools and teaching resources – dedicated towards over 1200 common native and naturalized New England plants….
The Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide is an ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America.
https://www.amazon.com/NEWCOMBS-WILDFLOWER-GUIDE-INGENIOUS-SYSTEM/dp/B00E5QJB6O
The New York Flora Association promotes a greater appreciation and knowledge of the flora of New York through conservation, research, and public education and outreach.
The Leatherstocking Botanical Society was established in 2015 as a forum for botanical interests in the central New York region.
The Finger Lakes Native Plant Society provides members and the public with an enjoyable means of learning about our native plant heritageand works to preserve local sites and species in the fingerlakes region.
Habitat Gardening in CNY is a chapter of Wild Ones. The organization promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
Additional Resources
- Gleason and Cronquist, Flora of North America and other plant identification books;
- Botanical Organizations in central Upstate New York: