Electronic Atlas of the Plants of British Columbia (original) (raw)

Botanical Information

Use the menu below to access our introductory pages on the botany of BC. Learn about the plant geography of BC, invasive species, and the vegetation and flora of the province.

• Introduction to E-Flora BC
• Species Groups Covered
  • An Overview of the Groups Covered
  • Vascular Plants
    * An Introduction to the Vascular Plants of BC
    * The Orchids of BC
    * The Trees of BC
    * Non-established Vascular Plants in BC
    * Species Excluded from the BC Vascular Flora
  • Non-Vascular Plants
    * Bryophytes
    * An Introduction to the Bryophytes of BC
    * An Introduction to the Liverworts of BC
    * Fungi
    * An Introduction to the Fungi of BC
    * Fungi to Look for in BC
    * Macrofungi of Haida Gwaii
    * Macrofungi of Observatory Hill
    * Lichens
    * An Introduction to the Lichens of BC
    * Macro Algae (Seaweeds)
    * An Introduction to the Macro Algae of BC
    * Slime Molds
    * Slime Molds in British Columbia
• Biogeography & Ecology
  • Overview
  • Ecosystems of BC
    * Garry Oak Ecosystems
  • Vegetation of BC
  • The Phytogeography of BC
  • Developing Ecological Frameworks for BC's Vascular Plants
• Invasive Species
  • Invasive Species Overview
  • Battling the Alien Invasion in the Georgia Basin (PDF)
  • Provincial Priority Invasive Species of BC (PDF)
  • BC Weed Alert List
  • The Invasive Alien Plant Program
• Rare Species
  • Rare Plants of the Fraser Valley
  • Protocols for Rare Plant Surveys
• Species Identification
  • Vascular Plant Identification
  • Where to Learn More
  • Books and Field Guides
  • Introduction to Taxonomy
  • Understanding Synonyms
  • Interactive Identification Keys
• Regional Lists
• Wildflower Genetics
  • Introduction to Wildflower Genetics
  • Genetics of blue-eyed Mary
  • Genetics of sea blush
• Nature Notes
  • Ask a Usnea (Bushy Cord Lichen)
  • Burns Bog Burns
  • Fungi Phobia
  • Giant Hogweed
  • Heritage Weather (Bog Fog)
  • Hummingbird Flowers of British Columbia
  • Pond of Dreams
  • Return of the Blob (Slime Moulds)
  • Small Wonders: The Colour Orange
  • The Purple Plague

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E-Flora BC is an online biogeographic atlas of the flora (vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, and algae), fungi and slime molds of British Columbia. It includes a significant citizen science data component. Use the search features below to access our species pages. Note that the dots on our maps represent voucher collections and voucher photographs only. View a sample Atlas page.

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