Dried Botanicals Key 1.1.0
Free Version
Publisher Description
Dried botanicals are imported for varied uses including potpourri, decorative plant arrangements, and handicraft items. In the twenty-first century market, dried botanicals consist of whole or sectioned fungi, fruits, seeds, leaves, and almost anything that is botanical, has abundant air spaces ("physical fixatives" for the synthetic oils), has structural interest, and/or is inexpensive (e.g. lawn sweepings and waste products of other industries). While chiefly imported, materials are occasionally from North American sources. These botanicals may include potentially toxic species (e.g. strychnine leaves and fruits) as well as potential invasives (e.g., she-oak, an invasive in Florida). The latter can be a problem when buyers throw old potpourri in the garden. Some (e.g. members of the Rutaceae) may carry plant diseases.
Because these botanical materials are often not only sectioned but also bleached and/or dyed and then scented with fragrance oils, a botanical key to the whole plant, or even plant parts, is not practical. Thus, in this unique identification key, features such as shape, size, and texture are used. The key relies heavily upon the use of images and is structured so that both the professional botanist, who knows the difference between the Agaricales and Polyporales, and the amateur, who may not be able to distinguish sections of a bracket fungus from pieces of stem pith, can achieve an identification for a specimen. Because of the diversity of plants and plant parts and the accompanying esoteric vocabulary, practical terms (e.g. "football-shaped") have been used in the key. However, to maximize their value and validity, the fact sheets utilize botanical terminology.
Key Authors: Arthur O. Tucker, Amanda J. Redford, and Julia Scher
Original Source: This key is part of the complete Dried Botanical ID tool (requires internet connection) at http://idtools.org/id/dried_botanical/
Nov 15, 2019
Version 1.1.0
Updated for iOS 13
About Dried Botanicals Key
Dried Botanicals Key is a free app for iOS published in the Reference Tools list of apps, part of Education.
The company that develops Dried Botanicals Key is United States Department of Agriculture-APHIS. The latest version released by its developer is 1.1.0.
To install Dried Botanicals Key on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2019-11-15 and was downloaded 5 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Dried Botanicals Key as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Dried Botanicals Key on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Dried Botanicals Key is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Dried Botanicals Key is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
