Author: Shelby Braun

Hello! I am currently living in Western New York and intend to move back to Fairbanks, AK soon. I love being in nature and take pride in being as self-sufficient as I can be. I enjoy learning how history, culture, and environment all play an influence the world that we see and experience. I am eager to continue learning about the plants of the Boreal Forest and their many roles in the lives of those living in Alaska. ShelbyBraun2@gmail.com

Dissections

Dissection of Specimens

By Shelby Braun July 21, 2020 July 21, 2020 1

Please use the attached links to view my “Dissection of Specimens” assignment: Solanaceae Family (Bittersweet Nightshade): https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1342306714153648130 Asparagaceae Family (Yucca): https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1342315538239455234 Phytolaccaceae Family (American Pokeweed): https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1342319553295679490 Asteraceae Family (Creeping Thistle): https://www.thinglink.com/scene/1342323588744609794

BINGO

Plant Bingo

By Shelby Braun July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020 1

Pressed Plants

Pressed plants from Wyoming Co., NY

By Shelby Braun July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020 1

Dichotomous Keys

Dichotomous key

By Shelby Braun July 16, 2020 July 16, 2020 2

A. Plants without flowers……………………… Plant 1 A’. Plants with flowers: B. Plants without petals…………….. Plant 4 B’. Plants with petals: C. Plants with white petals…………. Plant 2 C’. Plants with blue petals…………… Plant 3

Introductions

Hello, All!

By Shelby Braun June 27, 2020 June 27, 2020 1

Hello! My name is Shelby – I am currently enrolled in the Ethnobotany program at UAF and this class came highly recommended from my peers! I’m very excited to learn about the flora of Alaska with all of you! I am currently in the transition process of returning to Alaska …