Bryostephane Steereana: A Collection of Bryological Papers. Mem (45) flora neotropica The exhibition examines her lifelong

The exhibition examines her lifelong awareness and attunement to nature

as well as artistic and literary inspirations to inspire others to plant an oak tree for future generations

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"Chinese Forget-Me-Not" ~Cynoglossum amabile~

Bryostephane Steereana: A Collection of Bryological Papers. Mem (45) flora neotropica The exhibition examines her lifelongWilliam Campbell Steere (1907 1989) came from a long line of pioneering naturalist Irish Quaker ancestors. His fascination with bryophytes, mosses in particular, was formed during his second year as a uiniversity student while working as a lumberjack in Oregon ("I was attracted by the beautiful mosses of the woods.") Through a long career that included many prestigious administrative positions, Dr. Steere continued pursuit of his own rigorous and