The most comprehensive guide to wild plants of alberta that i ve ever found. From the prairie grasslands to the high mountains, albertas flora is diverse and fascinating. Savvy gardeners know that the secret to having a stunning yard without spending every weekend weeding and watering all comes down to the plants. We do not sell these books nor do we endorse any particular title, author, or publisher. The alberta native plant council strives to promote knowledge of albertas native plants, conserve albertas native plant species and their habitats, and preserve plant species and habitat for the enjoyment of present and future generations. Vascular plants of alberta is a userfriendly, portable key to the ferns, fern allies, gymnosperms, and monocots of alberta.
The new weed control act regulation includes a new schedule of weed designations. Wild edible plants of alberta this guide covers a number of edible plants in alberta, canada including the edmonton and calgary areas and the jasper, banff, waterton lakes, elk island and waterton buffalo national parks. The third section contains a table giving characteristics of native plant species, including growth form, mode of reproduction, seed information, forage value, habitat, distribution, natural ecoregion. Guide to the common native trees and shrubs of alberta open. Previously there were three weed categories, restricted weeds, noxious weeds and nuisance weeds. An identification guide to alberta aquatic plants open. Apr, 2007 from the prairie grasslands to the high mountains, alberta s flora is diverse and fascinating. Manual of plant species suitability for reclamation in alberta report alberta land conservation and reclamation council, reclamation research technical advisory committee watson, l. Alberta, with an area of 661,848 km 2 255,500 sq mi, is the fourthlargest province after quebec, ontario and british columbia alberta s southern border is the 49th parallel north, which separates it from the u.
To find the general status of these species, visit aeps searchable database at wild species status search. A native plant is a plant species that exists in a particular region without ever having been introduced by humans. For help in identifying species in alberta, check out aeps wild species web pages. Join nature alberta and the alberta native plant council for the may plant count 2020. In addition, many excellent local guides may be found on the native plant society websites for your state. This colorful guide describes and illustrates 1,220 plant species that are common to the pacific northwest, from southern british columbia to northern california, from the coast to the mountains and high desert. Wild edible plants of alberta this guide covers a number of edible plants in alberta, canada including the edmonton and calgary areas and the jasper, banff, waterton lakes, elk. All are grouped according to genus and family, with descriptions of species, genera, and families. Many of these books can be found in your local library, purchased at your friendly bookstore or online. Native alberta plants gardening can sometimes be defined as cultivating species of flowers, vegetables or trees that do not commonly occur in your back yard.
Encourage others to be plantwise reach out to local plant suppliers, landscapers and landscape architects, gardening and stewardship event organizers and clubs, social media and blogs, neighbours, and family and friends educate them about plantwise encourage others to use only noninvasive plants and promote healthy, noninvasive gardens. It provides an inventory of 1775 known vascular plant species ferns, conifers, and flowering plants that are native to alberta, or if nonnative, that have become established and. Please check them out on the 2019 keys to alberta species page. The regional plant appraisal committee for alberta has made the following determinations to provide the appraiser with specific criteria to be used in the formula. Hes written four books and almost 500 articles, all devoted to empowering and inspiring alberta gardeners. Aquality created this book for environmental professionals to fulfill a growing demand for a field guide that is based on the stewart and kantrud wetland classification system 1971 and specific to the plants and ecology of albertas mineral prairie pothole region wetlands. Guide to the common native trees and shrubs of alberta. Species stat us now agrees with the most recent acims listing acims, march 2018 and taxonomy agrees with the vascan database of october 2018 brouillet et. Alberta wayside wildflowers linda kershaw lone pine isbn 1551053500. This will be noted in ones reports if used but the species rating list itself will only go to 100%.
This book describes about 480 species of rare vascular plants found in the province of alberta. The introduction contains background information on the advantages of using native plants for revegetation, different approaches to revegetation, minimising impacts of activities and using alternative revegetation. Lindas interest in rare species began in 1976 with her msc thesis on rare and endangered. This important data supports conservation efforts across the province. Based on the characteristics of their leaves, the trees in this guide can be split into one of two. This key to the species of alberta will delight all those interested in botany, with its intuitive and. For this reason, they will no longer be available as printed versions, and have been removed from the order form. It is said the greek hero achilles used it on his wounds, hence the name. A guide covering edible plants of alberta canada including the edmonton and calgary areas and the jasper, banff, waterton lakes, elk island and waterton buffalo national parks. Discover the beauty and plant lore of the province in this extraordinary book. List of wildflowers of the canadian rocky mountains. More than 800 color photographs almost 900 line drawings color photo guide to wildflowers clear species descriptions to help identify plants intriguing notes about edible plants, native uses of plants and origins of plant names.
It is a 600 hectare wetland regionally important as waterfowl habitat. Coordinates weed lake is a local wetland area located outside of langdon, alberta it is the home to many natural wildlife including several species of birds and fish. Plants featured include natives, nonnatives, perennials, annuals, and shrubs. The challenge is often to find plants that will survive our canadian winters and the rigors of our back yard environments including drought or shade. Grower direct gardening with native alberta plants. This is a general botanical species list for alberta that is based on the acims listing.
Manual of plant species suitability for reclamation in. The plant list includes 9 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus alberta. The climate, the type of soil, what kind of animals it may support, even how it is managed. Plants profile for cassiope mertensiana western moss heather. The main section lists species grasses, forbs, shrubs, trees, mosses, lichens by moisture regime for each ecological subregion of the province. Predictinginvasive plant response to climate change in alberta. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. It provides an inventory of 1775 known vascular plant species ferns, conifers, and flowering plants that are native to alberta, or if nonnative, that have become established and grow wild int he province. This guide is designed to provide a simplified means to identify aquatic plants.
One invasive species flowering rush and numerous native species were collected and archived during two summers of sampling. Larval food plants probably include alpine avens dryas octopetala, although oviposition on this plant documented only in captivity scott 1986, guppy and shepard 2001, and larvae yet to be observed feeding on this or any plant species. General status of alberta wild species evaluation alberta. Since the publication of the first edition more than thirty years ago, the flora of alberta has become the standard guide for naturalists, botanists, and all those interested in the wildlife of the province. The best regional books for plant identification and foraging. More than colour photos over 700 primary species and over 300 secondary species of native and naturalized plants in 115 families clear descriptions to help identify plants habitat notes, range maps and. The alberta native plant council strives to promote knowledge of alberta s native plants, conserve alberta s native plant species and their habitats, and preserve plant species and habitat for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
From the prairie grasslands to the high mountains, alberta s flora is diverse and fascinating. Plant species that are at risk around the world are identified by the international union for the conservation of nature iucn. Dwarf alberta spruce also much prefer drier conditions to humid ones, so if the planting site is very sheltered with limited air circulation, the plant can suffer and be more prone to the. Predicting invasive plant response to climate change in alberta. Two other pacific species, angelica genuflexa and tiarella trifoliata, previously known in the area from isolated collections, are now reported as widespread and locally abundant. Clear photographs and detailed information about each plant. Native plants in edmonton ecozone city of edmonton. More than colour photos over 700 primary species and over 300 secondary species of native and naturalized plants in 115 families clear descriptions to help identify plants habitat notes, range maps and similar.
Rare plants in alberta the concept of rarity may seem obvious, but what it really means may not be clear. A pictoral and informational collection of plant species in alberta, canada. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Species descriptions are divided into four main sections based on growth form woody plants, broadleaved herbs, grasslike plants, and ferns and fern allies. Alberta and its neighbour saskatchewan were districts of the northwest territories until they were established. This information helped to determine the proportion of the north american population for which alberta is responsible, and may have affected the status of a species. Nov 22, 2017 this colorful guide describes and illustrates 1,220 plant species that are common to the pacific northwest, from southern british columbia to northern california, from the coast to the mountains and high desert. Edmonton native plant society native plant stewards. It provides offline searching of the whole species list. Andy mackinnon and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Listing of environmental education resources alberta. One of the bestkept secrets of successful plant identification is having a good guide to the plants of your local area. Yarrow achillea millefolium this fragrant, flowering plant has been used since ancient greece began using to stop excess bleeding. They fail or refuse to even think about their negative impacts on the overall ecosystem or to individual plant, animal, bird and insect species that all rely on every aspect of a healthy habitat. The species rating of 110% will be for special class or historic species. More than colour photos over 700 primary species and over 300 secondary species of native and naturalized plants in 115 families clear descriptions to help identify plants habitat notes, range. With an estimated population of 4,067,175 as of 2016 census, it is canadas fourth most populous province and the most populous of canadas three prairie provinces. Manual of plant species suitability for reclamation in alberta 2nd edition. Species new to alberta include the eastern rhynchospora capillacea, the rare sparganium glomeratum, and the pacific streptopus streptopoides var. Ghost dam to the gas plant is the most technical stretch. Alberta environment and parks, as part of its online education initiative, will be creating interactive webbased activities based upon the various activity books. In addition, canada is a signatory to the convention on international trade in endangered species cites, which regulates trade in. Heres a list of native plants adapted from attracting native pollinators.
Its area is about 660,000 square kilometres 250,000 sq mi. The purpose of this guide is to provide information about native plants found in alberta, the communities in which they are found, and current knowledge about revegetation methods. The best regional books for plant identification and. Each record includes latin name, common name, synonym, srank, listing, origin, and comments. A pictorial and informational collection of plant species. Alberta saskatchewan and manitoba 9781551058450 by derek johnson. It provides an inventory of 1775 known vascular plant species ferns, conifers, and flowering plants that are native to alberta, or if nonnative, that have become established and grow. This book will help you to understand and remember some of their names. These are primarily included because names of species rank are synonyms of. Strengthening invasive plant management in alberta. List of plant community types identified by cornish 1996 with relative importance in coulee and riparian habitats. Manual of plant species suitability for reclamation in alberta report alberta land conservation and reclamation council.
Thanks to you for making us what we are these past 51 years. Endangered plants in canada the canadian encyclopedia. Following a plant s common and scientific names, a brief description of the plant s shape, size, leaves, flowers, fruit and distribution has been included. The alberta illustrated keys have been updated by linda kershaw and lorna allen. Weed lake is located about 20 kilometres east of calgary, immediately northeast of the hamlet of langdon, alberta. Handbook of the canadian rockies ben gadd corax isbn 0969263104. Gardening is as much work as you want to put into it.
Uconn plant database search for plant species with traits you like e. It provides an inventory of 1775 known vascular plant species ferns, conifers, and flowering plants that are native to alberta, or if nonnative, that have become established and grow wild in the province. This definition can be applied in different contexts, as discussed below, so it is a good idea to clarify meaning when purchasing and discussing native plants. Rare plants in alberta alberta native plant council. We were so proud to be named one of north americas top 100 garden centres in 2016 by garden center magazine.
The alberta biodiversity monitoring institute conducts worldclass monitoring of more than 2,000 of these species and their habitats. Here are the most versatile plants the native americans used in their everyday lives. For example, if you are interested in the wildflowers of northern california, using the jepson manual that covers the entire state of california will result in many. Generally, a rare plant is one that exists in low numbers, lives in a restricted habitat, or is threatened by any number of things such as habitat destruction or invasive species. The presence of particular plant species in a specific location can tell us a lot about the landscape. Correlation table of plant community types for the mixedgrass and dry mixedgrass natural. Plant species list, with percent cover by plot, for plots completed in writingonstone provincial park. Richard dickinson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The final family fabaceae has been added january 25, 2020 and four new families. The park ranger service, however, will tolerate folks gathering items for personal consumption, limited in scopevolume and respecting what is laid. There are several references on plant identification available to albertans. Get outdoors and spend a day in your back yard or favorite local natural space helping us collect data on the plants you see. More than color photos over 700 primary species and over 300 secondary species of native and naturalized plants in 115 families.