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The following links lead to web pages with NO affiliation with F.I.U. Please use them with appropriate caution. The editor of this web page has used his best ability to select these sites for the purpose of providing access to some of the more dependable sites of the myriad sources of information on the web, in areas of his peculiar, personal interests.

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Plants & Gardens Links:

(Best sites below for starting are the PLANTS database of the USDA as well as Kew's ePIC database.)
Section Index: - Plant databases & guides - Gardens, groves, & forests - Herbariums - Plant & gardening societies/associations -
- General Biology Sites -

Site & Provider Organization Type Description (When in "quotes", taken from site.)

Plants Databases and Guides

Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants
via ISB/USF U.S./Florida educational institution; "Florida, with over 4,100 species of native or naturalized ferns and seed plants, is the third most floristically diverse state in the United States.... The Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state." The main page has a search box for the scientific name plus links to a browse function, plants by county, and the advanced search. The latter allows searching by scientific name, common name, family, genus, species, and other options. [caahba]

Australian Plant Common Name Database
via ANBG Australian botanical garden Allows searching by common or scientific names. [caahba]

Entrez cross-database search
via National Institutes of Health U.S. Federal government agency "Simultaneously search multiple life sciences databases at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)." [caahba]

ePIC: Electronic Plant Information Centre
via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew British semi-governmental/charitable organization;
Botanical gardens organization "Plant information from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew including plant names, bibliographies, species and specimen data." [caahba]

Fairchild Guide to Palms
via Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden U.S./Floridian semi-governmental/charitable organization;
Botanical gardens organization "This guide includes Fairchild's palm horticultural data, image library, and listings of living plants, herbarium sheets, and DNA samples. These data are provided to support global efforts to conserve, study, and appreciate the diversity of palms." Can be searched by name or browsed by common names or by scientific names. [caahba]

Flora Zambesiaca
via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew British semi-governmental organization;
Botanical garden "Species descriptions from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Caprivi Strip." [caahba]

GRIN: Germplasm Resources Information Network
via National Genetic Resources Program U.S. Federal government agency "It is the NGRP's responsibility to: acquire, characterize, preserve, document, and distribute to scientists, germplasm of all lifeforms important for food and agricultural production. The Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) web server provides germplasm information about plants, animals, microbes and invertebrates. This program is within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service." [caahba]

International Plant Names Index
via IPNI.org Interational association "The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) is a database of the names and associated basic bibliographical details of all seed plants, ferns and fern allies. Its goal is to eliminate the need for repeated reference to primary sources for basic bibliographic information about plant names. The data are freely available and are gradually being standardized and checked. IPNI will be a dynamic resource, depending on direct contributions by all members of the botanical community.
IPNI is the product of a collaboration between The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Harvard University Herbaria, and the Australian National Herbarium." [caahba]

MBG Kemper Center PlantFinder
via Missouri Botanical Gardens U.S. charitable trust;
Botanical garden organization "This service contains information on the over 3500 herbaceous perennials, shrubs, vines and trees which are currently growing or have been grown in the 23 demonstration gardens at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Kemper Center for Home Gardening."
Information available includes:

Bloom time based on bloom data collected at the Garden.
Special features of each plant, e.g., colorful fruit, winter interest, fragrant flowers.
Uses for the plant, e.g., spreading ground cover, good hedge plant, attracts birds or butterflies.
[caahba]

NAL Catalog
via Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Federal government agency "IThe official site of the National Agricultural Library" [caahba]

PLANTS Database
via Dept. of Agriculture U.S. Federal government agency "The home page for the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS Database" [caahba]

Treesearch
via Forest Service American governmental agency Database of Forest Service research publications, which are public domain documents. [caahbb]

Virtual Cycad Encyclopedia
via PACSOF U.S./Florida plant society An online encyclopedia of palms, from taxonomy, biology, evolution, hoticulture, conservation and various articles and photos. Includes links and a bibliography. [caahba]

Virtual Palm Encyclopedia
via PACSOF U.S./Florida plant society An online encyclopedia of palms, from identification and taxonomy to hoticulture to pests & diseases and just about everything else. Includes a bibliography. [caahba]

W³Tropicos
via MBG U.S.charitable trust;
Botanical garden "This site provides access to the Missouri Botanical Garden's VAST (VAScular Tropicos) nomenclatural database and associated authority files. Enter a scientific name ... to obtain current information on the name, its place of publication, type, and other information about the plant." Includes a link to an affiliated page (W³MOST) on bryophytes (mosses), including English and Spanish dictionaries [caahba]

Gardens, Groves, &/or Forests

Australian National Botanic Gardens
via ANBG Australian government agency;
Botanical gardens organization "Growing, studying and promoting Australia's flora. " [caahba]

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
via Bernheim Forest Private forest & gardens organization, Kentucky " Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest connects people and nature by: *Providing ample opportunities for quiet, personal experiences with the outdoors, *Fostering curiosity and the love of learning with imaginative, inter-disciplinary, outdoor-oriented horticultural and natural history programs and exhibits, as well as nature-inspired art and cultural activities, and by *Increasing understanding of the natural world through progressive, inter-disciplinary research in horticulture, natural areas management, and habitat restoration. " [caahbb]

Bloedel Reserve
via Bloedel Reserve Private forest & gardens organization, Washington State "The Bloedel Reserve comprises approximately 150 acres on Bainbridge Island Washington, where it is blessed by the mild, moist climate of Puget Sound. About 84 acres are second growth forest. The remainder are altered landscapes, including various gardens, ponds and meadows." Includes a video, a slide show, and other forms to explore. [caaibc]

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
via Miami-Dade County U.S./Florida county government agency;
Botanical gardens organization "Our mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world." [caahba]

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
via Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Botanical gardens organization This garden, located in downtown Sarasota, Florida, specializes in epiphytic plants (orchids). [caahba]

Missouri Botanical Garden
via MBG Botanical gardens organization This garden, started in the 19th century, is located in St. Louis, Missouri. [caahba]

New York Botanical Garden
via NYBG Botanical gardens organization "A grand museum of plants. A place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the wonders of nature. A living "tip sheet" for your home garden. A worldwide leader in studying the Earth's plant life." [caahbb]

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew British semi-governmental organization;
Botanical garden One of the premier gardens in the world, Kew Royal Gardens (as it is more popularly known) states its mission as, simply, "[t]o inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life." Several databases provided are listed above. [caahba]

USDA Forest Service
via Forest Service

- Celebrating Wildflowers
-- Native Gardening
-- Wildflower wallpapers
- Maps & Brochures
- Recreational Activities
- Research & Development Treesearch (Database of Forest Service research publications) American governmental agency " Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service—'to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.' National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas." Includes an enormous amount of material, including articles on wildflowers, pollinators, individual forests and grasslands, etc. [caahbb]

University of Washington Botanic Gardens
via University of Washington State-supported university "Th e University of Washington Botanic Gardens was established in 2005 to unite the gardens and programs of the Washington Park Arboretum and Center for Urban Horticulture. As part of the College of Forest Resources, UW Botanic Gardens is an international hub for plant science and ecosystem research, teaching, and stewardship. The nationally renowned living plant collection contains over 10,000 specimens. We work to educate and inspire people to become engaged with sustainable ecosystem management." Site includes an "Answer Line" for questions as well as links to gardens, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium. [caaibc]

Herbariums

Australian National Herbarium
via Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research Australian government agency;
Herbarium "The Australian National Herbarium arose from the amalgamation over the years of several herbaria managed by the Commonwealth Government. These included several CSIRO herbaria, the Forest Research Institute Eucalypt Collection, the Forest Research Institute's Atherton Rainforest Collection, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens Herbarium. The CSIRO's core collection, previously known as 'Herbarium Australiense', was renamed 'Australian National Herbarium' in 1984." Includes a link to its virtual herbarium. [caahba]

Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium
via University of Washington State-supported university;
Herbarium Herbarium affiliated with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. [caaibc]

Harvard University Herbaria
via Harvard University Private university "The Harvard University Herbaria, with more than 5 million specimens, rank eighth in the world in number of specimens and, along with the library, form the world's largest university owned herbarium." [caahba]

Plants & Gardening Societies/Associations/Networks

APGA: American Public Gardens Association
via APGA American-based gardens organization "Founded in 1940 as the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA), the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) adopted a new name in 2006. Over the last six decades, the APGA has emerged as the premiere association for public gardens in North America. Today, APGA's 500 member institutions are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and seven other countries. The Association's individual members live in every state, the District of Columbia, Canada, and 24 other countries." Includes a "Garden Search" as well as a member directory. [caaibc]

BGCI Botanic Gardens Conservation International
via BGCI British-based gardens organization;
Environmental network organization;
Registered charity;
Registered company "It is estimated that up to 100,000 plants, representing more than one third of all the world's plant species, are currently threatened or face extinction in the wild. BGCI brings together the botanic gardens to work for plant conservation through science, education and horticulture." Available in 6 languages. Has a garden search and a plant search. [caahba]

Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida, Inc.
via PACSOF U.S./Florida arboreal network "This organization's goal is to unite the palm and cycad societies in Florida and to provide a statewide network of people interested in the wonderful world of palms and cycads." Includes the Encyclopedia of Palms and the Encyclopedia of Cycads. [caahba]

Rhodedendron Species Foundation
via RSF American botanic organization "The Rhododendron Species Foundation is a non-profit organization founded and incorporated in 1964 by members of the American Rhododendron Society in order to secure the finest authentic forms of Rhododendron species, and to develop a comprehensive collection of this plant genus. Conservation has become of primary importance in recent years due to the destruction of Rhododendron habitat in many areas of the world." Includes photos, newsletter, and plant/seed orders. [caaibc]

TreeLink: The Urban Forestry Portal
via TreeLink.org American environmental nonprofit organization "To improve urban and community forests by providing Internet-based information, tools and inspiration." Includes, among other things, a zone map, their Plant Database, and an online tree guide, as well as tree humor and quotes. Available in 12 languages. [caahba]

Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society
via TFEPS American botanic association "The Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society is based in South Florida. We are a plant society dedicated to collecting and cultivating tropical ferns & exotic plants." [caahba]

General Biology Websites

Biodiversity Heritage Library
via EOL Multi-organization project "Ten major natural history museum libraries, botanical libraries, and research institutions have joined to form the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project. The group is developing a strategy and operational plan to digitize the published literature of biodiversity held in their respective collections. This literature will be available through a global �biodiversity commons.�" This site provides full-text of both historical (out of copyright) materials and selected current publications. [caahae]

Encyclopedia of Life
via EOL ???organization "Comprehensive, collaborative, ever-growing, and personalized, the Encyclopedia of Life is an ecosystem of websites that makes all key information about all life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world." [caahae]

Pestworld
via National Pest Management Association, Inc. Non-profit organization "PestWorld.org is the official Web site of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization committed to the protection of public health, food and property. This Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for consumers, media, educators and pest control professionals." [caahae]

Tree of Life
via TOL ?professional/amateur project "The Tree of Life Web Project is a collection of information about biodiversity compiled collaboratively by hundreds of expert and amateur contributors. Its goal is to contain a page with pictures, text, and other information for every species and for each group of organisms, living or extinct. Connections between Tree of Life web pages follow phylogenetic branching patterns between groups of organisms, so visitors can browse the hierarchy of life and learn about phylogeny and evolution as well as the characteristics of individual groups." [caahae]

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Plants & Gardens Links: (Best sites below for starting are the *PLANTS* database of the USDA as well as Kew's *ePIC* database.) *Section Index:* - Plant databases & guides - Gardens, groves, & forests - Herbariums - Plant & gardening societies/associations - - General Biology Sites -
Site & Provider	Organization Type	Description (When in "quotes", taken from site.)
Plants Databases and Guides
Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants via ISB/USF	U.S./Florida educational institution;	"Florida, with over 4,100 species of native or naturalized ferns and seed plants, is the third most floristically diverse state in the United States.... The Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state." The main page has a search box for the scientific name plus links to a browse function, plants by county, and the advanced search. The latter allows searching by scientific name, common name, family, genus, species, and other options. [caahba]
Australian Plant Common Name Database via ANBG	Australian botanical garden	Allows searching by common or scientific names. [caahba]
Entrez cross-database search via National Institutes of Health	U.S. Federal government agency	"Simultaneously search multiple life sciences databases at the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)." [caahba]
ePIC: Electronic Plant Information Centre via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	British semi-governmental/charitable organization; Botanical gardens organization	"Plant information from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew including plant names, bibliographies, species and specimen data." [caahba]
Fairchild Guide to Palms via Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden	U.S./Floridian semi-governmental/charitable organization; Botanical gardens organization	"This guide includes Fairchild's palm horticultural data, image library, and listings of living plants, herbarium sheets, and DNA samples. These data are provided to support global efforts to conserve, study, and appreciate the diversity of palms." Can be searched by name or browsed by common names or by scientific names. [caahba]
Flora Zambesiaca via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	British semi-governmental organization; Botanical garden	"Species descriptions from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew for Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Caprivi Strip." [caahba]
GRIN: Germplasm Resources Information Network via National Genetic Resources Program	U.S. Federal government agency	"It is the NGRP's responsibility to: acquire, characterize, preserve, document, and distribute to scientists, germplasm of all lifeforms important for food and agricultural production. The Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) web server provides germplasm information about plants, animals, microbes and invertebrates. This program is within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service." [caahba]
International Plant Names Index via IPNI.org	Interational association	"The International Plant Names Index (IPNI) is a database of the names and associated basic bibliographical details of all seed plants, ferns and fern allies. Its goal is to eliminate the need for repeated reference to primary sources for basic bibliographic information about plant names. The data are freely available and are gradually being standardized and checked. IPNI will be a dynamic resource, depending on direct contributions by all members of the botanical community. IPNI is the product of a collaboration between The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Harvard University Herbaria, and the Australian National Herbarium." [caahba]
MBG Kemper Center PlantFinder via Missouri Botanical Gardens	U.S. charitable trust; Botanical garden organization	"This service contains information on the over 3500 herbaceous perennials, shrubs, vines and trees which are currently growing or have been grown in the 23 demonstration gardens at the Missouri Botanical Garden's Kemper Center for Home Gardening." Information available includes: Bloom time based on bloom data collected at the Garden. Special features of each plant, e.g., colorful fruit, winter interest, fragrant flowers. Uses for the plant, e.g., spreading ground cover, good hedge plant, attracts birds or butterflies. [caahba]
NAL Catalog via Dept. of Agriculture	U.S. Federal government agency	"IThe official site of the National Agricultural Library" [caahba]
PLANTS Database via Dept. of Agriculture	U.S. Federal government agency	"The home page for the United States Department of Agriculture PLANTS Database" [caahba]
Treesearch via Forest Service	American governmental agency	Database of Forest Service research publications, which are public domain documents. [caahbb]
Virtual Cycad Encyclopedia via PACSOF	U.S./Florida plant society	An online encyclopedia of palms, from taxonomy, biology, evolution, hoticulture, conservation and various articles and photos. Includes links and a bibliography. [caahba]
Virtual Palm Encyclopedia via PACSOF	U.S./Florida plant society	An online encyclopedia of palms, from identification and taxonomy to hoticulture to pests & diseases and just about everything else. Includes a bibliography. [caahba]
W³Tropicos via MBG	U.S.charitable trust; Botanical garden	"This site provides access to the Missouri Botanical Garden's VAST (VAScular Tropicos) nomenclatural database and associated authority files. Enter a scientific name ... to obtain current information on the name, its place of publication, type, and other information about the plant." Includes a link to an affiliated page (W³MOST) on bryophytes (mosses), including English and Spanish dictionaries [caahba]
Gardens, Groves, &/or Forests
Australian National Botanic Gardens via ANBG	Australian government agency; Botanical gardens organization	"Growing, studying and promoting Australia's flora. " [caahba]
Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest via Bernheim Forest	Private forest & gardens organization, Kentucky	" Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest connects people and nature by: Providing ample opportunities for quiet, personal experiences with the outdoors, Fostering curiosity and the love of learning with imaginative, inter-disciplinary, outdoor-oriented horticultural and natural history programs and exhibits, as well as nature-inspired art and cultural activities, and by *Increasing understanding of the natural world through progressive, inter-disciplinary research in horticulture, natural areas management, and habitat restoration. " [caahbb]
Bloedel Reserve via Bloedel Reserve	Private forest & gardens organization, Washington State	"The Bloedel Reserve comprises approximately 150 acres on Bainbridge Island Washington, where it is blessed by the mild, moist climate of Puget Sound. About 84 acres are second growth forest. The remainder are altered landscapes, including various gardens, ponds and meadows." Includes a video, a slide show, and other forms to explore. [caaibc]
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden via Miami-Dade County	U.S./Florida county government agency; Botanical gardens organization	"Our mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world." [caahba]
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens via Marie Selby Botanical Gardens	Botanical gardens organization	This garden, located in downtown Sarasota, Florida, specializes in epiphytic plants (orchids). [caahba]
Missouri Botanical Garden via MBG	Botanical gardens organization	This garden, started in the 19th century, is located in St. Louis, Missouri. [caahba]
New York Botanical Garden via NYBG	Botanical gardens organization	"A grand museum of plants. A place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the wonders of nature. A living "tip sheet" for your home garden. A worldwide leader in studying the Earth's plant life." [caahbb]
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew via Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	British semi-governmental organization; Botanical garden	One of the premier gardens in the world, Kew Royal Gardens (as it is more popularly known) states its mission as, simply, "[t]o inspire and deliver science-based plant conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life." Several databases provided are listed above. [caahba]
USDA Forest Service via Forest Service - Celebrating Wildflowers -- Native Gardening -- Wildflower wallpapers - Maps & Brochures - Recreational Activities - Research & Development Treesearch (Database of Forest Service research publications)	American governmental agency	" Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service—'to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run.' National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas." Includes an enormous amount of material, including articles on wildflowers, pollinators, individual forests and grasslands, etc. [caahbb]
University of Washington Botanic Gardens via University of Washington	State-supported university	"Th e University of Washington Botanic Gardens was established in 2005 to unite the gardens and programs of the Washington Park Arboretum and Center for Urban Horticulture. As part of the College of Forest Resources, UW Botanic Gardens is an international hub for plant science and ecosystem research, teaching, and stewardship. The nationally renowned living plant collection contains over 10,000 specimens. We work to educate and inspire people to become engaged with sustainable ecosystem management." Site includes an "Answer Line" for questions as well as links to gardens, the Washington Park Arboretum, and the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium. [caaibc]
Herbariums
Australian National Herbarium via Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research	Australian government agency; Herbarium	"The Australian National Herbarium arose from the amalgamation over the years of several herbaria managed by the Commonwealth Government. These included several CSIRO herbaria, the Forest Research Institute Eucalypt Collection, the Forest Research Institute's Atherton Rainforest Collection, and the Australian National Botanic Gardens Herbarium. The CSIRO's core collection, previously known as 'Herbarium Australiense', was renamed 'Australian National Herbarium' in 1984." Includes a link to its virtual herbarium. [caahba]
Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium via University of Washington	State-supported university; Herbarium	Herbarium affiliated with the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. [caaibc]
Harvard University Herbaria via Harvard University	Private university	"The Harvard University Herbaria, with more than 5 million specimens, rank eighth in the world in number of specimens and, along with the library, form the world's largest university owned herbarium." [caahba]
Plants & Gardening Societies/Associations/Networks
APGA: American Public Gardens Association via APGA	American-based gardens organization	"Founded in 1940 as the American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (AABGA), the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) adopted a new name in 2006. Over the last six decades, the APGA has emerged as the premiere association for public gardens in North America. Today, APGA's 500 member institutions are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and seven other countries. The Association's individual members live in every state, the District of Columbia, Canada, and 24 other countries." Includes a "Garden Search" as well as a member directory. [caaibc]
BGCI Botanic Gardens Conservation International via BGCI	British-based gardens organization; Environmental network organization; Registered charity; Registered company	"It is estimated that up to 100,000 plants, representing more than one third of all the world's plant species, are currently threatened or face extinction in the wild. BGCI brings together the botanic gardens to work for plant conservation through science, education and horticulture." Available in 6 languages. Has a garden search and a plant search. [caahba]
Palm & Cycad Societies of Florida, Inc. via PACSOF	U.S./Florida arboreal network	"This organization's goal is to unite the palm and cycad societies in Florida and to provide a statewide network of people interested in the wonderful world of palms and cycads." Includes the *Encyclopedia of Palms* and the *Encyclopedia of Cycads*. [caahba]
Rhodedendron Species Foundation via RSF	American botanic organization	"The Rhododendron Species Foundation is a non-profit organization founded and incorporated in 1964 by members of the American Rhododendron Society in order to secure the finest authentic forms of Rhododendron species, and to develop a comprehensive collection of this plant genus. Conservation has become of primary importance in recent years due to the destruction of Rhododendron habitat in many areas of the world." Includes photos, newsletter, and plant/seed orders. [caaibc]
TreeLink: The Urban Forestry Portal via TreeLink.org	American environmental nonprofit organization	"To improve urban and community forests by providing Internet-based information, tools and inspiration." Includes, among other things, a zone map, their Plant Database, and an online tree guide, as well as tree humor and quotes. Available in 12 languages. [caahba]
Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society via TFEPS	American botanic association	"The Tropical Fern & Exotic Plant Society is based in South Florida. We are a plant society dedicated to collecting and cultivating tropical ferns & exotic plants." [caahba]
General Biology Websites
Biodiversity Heritage Library via EOL	Multi-organization project	"Ten major natural history museum libraries, botanical libraries, and research institutions have joined to form the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project. The group is developing a strategy and operational plan to digitize the published literature of biodiversity held in their respective collections. This literature will be available through a global �biodiversity commons.�" This site provides full-text of both historical (out of copyright) materials and selected current publications. [caahae]
Encyclopedia of Life via EOL	???organization	"Comprehensive, collaborative, ever-growing, and personalized, the Encyclopedia of Life is an ecosystem of websites that makes all key information about all life on Earth accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world." [caahae]
Pestworld via National Pest Management Association, Inc.	Non-profit organization	"PestWorld.org is the official Web site of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), a non-profit organization committed to the protection of public health, food and property. This Web site serves as a comprehensive resource for consumers, media, educators and pest control professionals." [caahae]
Tree of Life via TOL	?professional/amateur project	"The Tree of Life Web Project is a collection of information about biodiversity compiled collaboratively by hundreds of expert and amateur contributors. Its goal is to contain a page with pictures, text, and other information for every species and for each group of organisms, living or extinct. Connections between Tree of Life web pages follow phylogenetic branching patterns between groups of organisms, so visitors can browse the hierarchy of life and learn about phylogeny and evolution as well as the characteristics of individual groups." [caahae]
Site & Provider	Organization Type	Description (When in "quotes", taken from site.)
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