Dataset: MSC-
Search Criteria: U.S.A. OR USA OR United States OR United States of America; excluding cultivated/captive occurrences

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Michigan State University


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Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Maxim.
MSC0287504Jacob Mantela   2342022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.735353 -84.485499

MSC
MSC0287503Jacob Mantela   2352022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73535 -84.485466

MSC
MSC0287502Jacob Mantela   2362022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73535 -84.485466

MSC
MSC0287501Jacob Mantela   2372022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73535 -84.485466

MSC
MSC0287500Jacob Mantela   2372022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73535 -84.485466

MSC
MSC0287499Jacob Mantela   2382022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73535 -84.485466

MSC
Ailanthus altissima (Mill.) Swingle
MSC0287498Jacob Mantela   2392022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.735359 -84.485458

MSC
MSC0287524Jacob Mantela   2402022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73505 -84.48568

MSC
MSC0287523Jacob Mantela   2412022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73514 -84.48558

MSC
MSC0287522Jacob Mantela   2422022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73505 -84.48568

MSC
MSC0287521Jacob Mantela   2432022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73513 -84.48554

MSC
MSC0287520Jacob Mantela   2442022-09-29
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73505 -84.48568

MSC
MSC0287519Jacob Mantela   2452022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.734931 -84.484839

MSC
MSC0287518Jacob Mantela   2462022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.734943 -84.484792

MSC
MSC0287517Jacob Mantela   2472022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.734964 -84.484769

MSC
Erigeron strigosus var. septentrionalis (Fernald & Wiegand) Fernald
MSC0287516Jacob Mantela   2482022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.734943 -84.484792

MSC
MSC0287515Jacob Mantela   2492022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Heritage forest North, just south of Grand River Avenue and E Michigan Avenue merge, Michigan State University Campus, East Lansing., 42.73506 -84.48464

MSC
MSC0287514Jacob Mantela   2502022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73152 -84.48636

MSC
Ostrya virginiana (Mill.) K. Koch
MSC0287513Jacob Mantela   2512022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73096 -84.48562

MSC
MSC0287532Jacob Mantela   2522022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73092 -84.48532

MSC
MSC0287531Jacob Mantela   2522022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73092 -84.48532

MSC
MSC0287530Jacob Mantela   2522022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73092 -84.48532

MSC
MSC0287529Jacob Mantela   2532022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73092 -84.48537

MSC
MSC0287528Jacob Mantela   2542022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.7315 -84.4865

MSC
Symphyotrichum cordifolium (L.) G. L. Nesom
MSC0287527Jacob Mantela   2552022-10-10
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73011 -84.48393

MSC
MSC0287526Jacob Mantela   2562022-08-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73172667 -84.48668333

MSC
MSC0287525Jacob Mantela   2572022-08-23
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Beal Botanical Gardens. North bank of Red Cedar River between Beal Street bridge and bridge leading to main library., 42.73086333 -84.485445

MSC
MSC0286012Jan Shoemaker   12022-08-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Binghampton Dr. Okemos. Woodlot between Binghampton and Kinawa Roads., 42.697 -84.423

MSC
Torilis japonica (Houtt.) DC.
MSC0286024Jan Shoemaker   22022-08-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Raven Circle. (Woodlot between Binghampton and Kinawa Roads. Okemos., 42.697 -84.423

MSC
MSC0286019Jan Shoemaker   
United States, Michigan, Ingham, detailed locality information protected

MSC
MSC0286011Jan Shoemaker   62022-08-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Hemmingway Dr. Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.694 -84.42

MSC
Eutrochium maculatum (L.) E. E. Lamont
MSC0287655Jan Shoemaker   72022-08-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Yosemite Dr. Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.693 -84.42

MSC
Chamaecrista fasciculata (Michx.) Greene
MSC0286013Jan Shoemaker   82022-08-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Yosemite Dr. Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.693 -84.42

MSC
MSC0286018Jan Shoemaker   92022-08-24
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Rim of small pond. 15m S of Crooked Creek Dr., 42.693742 -84.420165

MSC
Calystegia sepium (L.) R. Br.
MSC0286010Jan Shoemaker   102022-08-24
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.694 -84.42

MSC
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench
MSC0286020Jan Shoemaker   
United States, Michigan, Ingham, detailed locality information protected

MSC
Carex lurida Wahlenb.
MSC0287657Jan Shoemaker   122022-08-24
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Hemmingway Dr. Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.694 -84.42

MSC
MSC0286023Jan Shoemaker   132022-08-25
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Rim of small pond ~100m W of Yosemite Dr and Hemmingway Dr., 42.693037 -84.419313

MSC
MSC0286015Jan Shoemaker   142022-08-25
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Yosemite Dr. Okemos. Rim of small pond., 42.693 -84.419

MSC
MSC0287658Jan Shoemaker   152022-08-25
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Private residence in old Briarwood neighborhood on Ashland St., 42.692 -84.427

MSC
MSC0286016Jan Shoemaker   162022-08-28
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus in marshy area between Farm Lane and the Landscape Arboretum., 42.72 -84.477

MSC
Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees
MSC0286009Jan Shoemaker   202022-08-28
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Michigan State University. Growing near the sidewalk by the river, across from the stadium., 42.731 -84.486

MSC
MSC0286014Jan Shoemaker   212022-09-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Along paved walking trail S. of Elderberry Dr, between Okemos Rd. and Hulett Rd. 228m E of Hulett Rd., 42.691 -84.447

MSC
MSC0287659Jan Shoemaker   222022-09-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. Hartrick Park., 42.689 -84.453

MSC
Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop.
MSC0286021Jan Shoemaker   232022-09-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Okemos. S of Knob Hill Dr. between Okemos Rd. and Hulett Rd., 42.691 -84.434

MSC
MSC0287654Jordan Zapata   12022-06-02
United States, Michigan, Allegan, Allegan State Game area off 54th Street in Fennville along a mowed path., 42.58498 -86.07828

MSC
MSC0287653Jordan Zapata   22022-06-09
United States, Michigan, Barry, Hickory Corners. Kellogg Biological Station., 42.40541 -85.4014

MSC
MSC0287652Jordan Zapata   32022-06-09
United States, Michigan, Barry, Hastings. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute., 42.52842 -85.30041

MSC
Coincya monensis (L.) Greuter & Burdet
MSC0287651Jordan Zapata   42022-06-11
United States, Michigan, Van Buren, South Haven. Van Buren State Park., 42.34281 -86.30473

MSC
Arabidopsis lyrata (L.) O'Kane & Al-Shehbaz
MSC0287650Jordan Zapata   52022-06-11
United States, Michigan, Van Buren, South Haven. Van Buren State Park., 42.34276 -86.30465

MSC
MSC0287649Jordan Zapata   62022-06-11
United States, Michigan, Van Buren, South Haven. Van Buren State Park along hiking trail leading to lakeshore., 42.34364 -86.29891

MSC
MSC0287648Jordan Zapata   72022-06-11
United States, Michigan, Berrien, Watervliet. Paw Paw River Campgrounds., 42.20608 -86.2435

MSC
MSC0287647Jordan Zapata   82022-06-11
United States, Michigan, Van Buren, South Haven. Van Buren State Park. Highest point of dune on the shore of Lake Michigan, on the edge of the forest., 42.34246 -86.30415

MSC
MSC0287646Jordan Zapata   92022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Berrien, Watervliet. Paw Paw River Campgrounds., 42.20651 -86.24516

MSC
MSC0287645Jordan Zapata   102022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Berrien, Watervliet. Paw Paw River Campgrounds., 42.20663 -86.24423

MSC
MSC0287644Jordan Zapata   112022-06-14
United States, Michigan, Barry, Middleville. Yankee Springs Recreation Park. Edge of the Devil's Soup bowl on hall lake trail., 42.6242 -85.47709

MSC
Zizia aurea (L.) W. D. J. Koch
MSC0287643Jordan Zapata   122022-06-14
United States, Michigan, Barry, Hickory Corners. Kellogg Biological Station., 42.40433 -85.40195

MSC
Lithospermum caroliniense (J. F. Gmel.) MacMill.
MSC0287642Jordan Zapata   132022-06-16
United States, Michigan, Allegan, Saugatuck. Saugatuck Dunes State Park., 42.70733 -86.20647

MSC
MSC0287641Jordan Zapata   142022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. On the edge of the parking lot of the Food Safety and Toxicology building., 42.72068 -84.4766

MSC
MSC0287640Jordan Zapata   152022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
MSC0287639Jordan Zapata   162022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
Securigera varia (L.) Lassen
MSC0287638Jordan Zapata   172022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers.
MSC0287637Jordan Zapata   182022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
MSC0287636Jordan Zapata   192022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
MSC0287635Jordan Zapata   202022-06-21
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Michigan State University campus. Off Trowbridge Road near railroad tracks., 42.72042 -84.48043

MSC
MSC0287634Jordan Zapata   212022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.689583 -84.468313

MSC
Castanea Mill.
MSC0287633Jordan Zapata   222022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.689653 -84.468475

MSC
MSC0287632Jordan Zapata   232022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.689495 -84.468545

MSC
Acer saccharum Marshall
MSC0287631Jordan Zapata   242022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.689592 -84.468313

MSC
MSC0287630Jordan Zapata   252022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.68938 -84.468322

MSC
MSC0287629Jordan Zapata   262022-10-03
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southworth Woodland on MSU campus. 50 ft. south of northern boundary along cut path., 42.688767 -84.46768

MSC
MSC0287584Margaret Fleming   22022-10-17
United States, Michigan, Livingston, Ditch along Challis road, south side., 42.543723 -83.791443

MSC
MSC0287583Margaret Fleming   32022-10-17
United States, Michigan, Livingston, Ditch along Challis road, south side., 42.543439 -83.794711

MSC
MSC0287556Matt Chansler   1822022-05-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southeast corner of Minnis Natural Area., 42.707495 -84.482121

MSC
MSC0287555Matt Chansler   1832022-05-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. South central portion of Minnis Natural Area., 42.7075 -84.482668

MSC
MSC0287554Matt Chansler   1842022-05-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. West edge of Minnis Natural Area., 42.707807 -84.48337

MSC
MSC0287553Matt Chansler   1852022-05-05
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. West-central portion of Minnis Natural Area., 42.708051 -84.483413

MSC
MSC0287552Matt Chansler   1902022-05-24
United States, Michigan, Ingham, East Lansing. Southeast portion of Baker Woodlot. Along footpath., 42.71514 -84.472152

MSC
Stellaria longifolia Muhl. ex Willd.
MSC0287551Matt Chansler   1932022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
MSC0287550Matt Chansler   1942022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
Cardamine pensylvanica Muhl. ex Willd.
MSC0287549Matt Chansler   1952022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
MSC0287548Matt Chansler   1962022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
MSC0287547Matt Chansler   1972022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
MSC0287546Matt Chansler   1982022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
Glyceria striata (Lam.) Hitchc.
MSC0287545Matt Chansler   1992022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
Sanicula odorata (Raf.) K. M. Pryer & L. R. Phillippe
MSC0287569Matt Chansler   2002022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.62242 -84.449027

MSC
MSC0287568Matt Chansler   2012022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.622284 -84.448995

MSC
MSC0287567Matt Chansler   2022022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.621908 -84.448646

MSC
MSC0287566Matt Chansler   2032022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.621908 -84.448646

MSC
MSC0287565Matt Chansler   2042022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.621908 -84.448646

MSC
Carex bromoides Schkuhr ex Willd.
MSC0287564Matt Chansler   2052022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.61952 -84.448702

MSC
MSC0287563Matt Chansler   2062022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.619308 -84.448623

MSC
Carex jamesii Schwein.
MSC0287562Matt Chansler   2072022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.619308 -84.448623

MSC
Carex grisea Wahlenb.
MSC0287561Matt Chansler   2082022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.619308 -84.448623

MSC
Carex leptonervia (Fernald) Fernald
MSC0287560Matt Chansler   2092022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.618517 -84.44842

MSC
Carex albursina E. Sheld.
MSC0287559Matt Chansler   2102022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.618517 -84.44842

MSC
Carex cephalophora Muhl. ex Willd.
MSC0287558Matt Chansler   2112022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.618517 -84.44842

MSC
Carex cephaloidea (Dewey) Dewey
MSC0287557Matt Chansler   2122022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.619101 -84.448054

MSC
Carex radiata (Wahlenb.) Small
MSC0287665Matt Chansler   2132022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.619101 -84.448054

MSC
MSC0287709Matt Chansler   2142022-06-12
United States, Michigan, Ingham, Private property of Jess Norling, Herbarium volunteer. Alaiedon Twp. ~0.2mi S of Lamb Rd, 0.4mi E of Hagadorn Rd., 42.61952 -84.447989


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Google Earth (KML)

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