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Dichotomous key construction (Onagraceae)
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Description
A systematic approach to creating identification keys by compiling species lists from authoritative sources, gathering morphological descriptions, and structuring binary choices that eliminate possibilities until single species remain. The method involves testing keys with both fresh and preserved specimens.
Typical Equipment
- Vascular Plants of the Gothic Area field guide
- The Jepson Online Interchange website
- Colorado Flora: Western Slope field guide
- Camera equipment
- Website platform
- Fresh plant specimens
- Dried herbarium specimens
Output Measurements
- species identification key
- morphological distinguishing characteristics