Appalachian Botanicals: Analyzing Appalachian Plant Nativity Trends and Their Relationship With Online Markets
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Rebecca Fletcher
Mentor Home Department
Appalachian Studies
Short Abstract
With the initiation of global travel, non-native plant species have been cultivated alongside Appalachian natives. Advancements in online vending of plants have opened humanity to worldwide species. The rich Appalachian history of human-land relationships suffers from the dilution of endemic plants and the influx of non-native botanicals, encouraged by the ease of access to the internet. This research will explore the relationship between historical documentation of Appalachian botanicals and online plant markets and their influence on trends in plant nativity.
Category
Social Sciences
Start Date
24-4-2023 2:15 PM
End Date
24-4-2023 2:30 PM
Location
D.P. Culp Center Room 219
Appalachian Botanicals: Analyzing Appalachian Plant Nativity Trends and Their Relationship With Online Markets
D.P. Culp Center Room 219
With the initiation of global travel, non-native plant species have been cultivated alongside Appalachian natives. Advancements in online vending of plants have opened humanity to worldwide species. The rich Appalachian history of human-land relationships suffers from the dilution of endemic plants and the influx of non-native botanicals, encouraged by the ease of access to the internet. This research will explore the relationship between historical documentation of Appalachian botanicals and online plant markets and their influence on trends in plant nativity.