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Auburn University, John D. Freeman Herbarium

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AUA000039413Hocking, George M.   50051966-05-07
United States, Alabama, Tallapoosa, CHEROKEE BLUFFS, AL., 32.68208 -85.90635
AUA
AUA000030091England, J. Kevin   56902015-09-06
United States, Alabama, Morgan, 3.67 AIR MI WSW OF PRICEVILLE. WHEELER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. ALONG N SIDE OF RED BANK RD. SE APPROX. 0.92 MI SE OF JCT. WITH US HWY 31., 34.50741 -86.95539
AUA
AUA000042350Ashe, W. W.   1923-05-14
United States, South Carolina, Oconee, WESTMINSTER.
AUA
Eubotrys racemosa (L.) Nutt.
AUA000041795Wolf, Wolfgang   1931-06-12
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000042333Ashe, W. W.   1929-05-15
United States, Florida, Suwannee, HILDRETH., 29.95273 -82.8054
AUA
AUA000042250Ashe, W. W.   1929-05-19
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, WOLF CREEK, TENN., 35.92344 -82.94487
AUA
Epacris glacialis (F. Muell.) M. Gray
AUA000030304Gray, M.   69761982-01-13
Australia, Victoria, SNOWFIELDS REGION. WATCHBED CREEK, BOGONG HIGH PLAINS., -36.85 147.3166666667
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
AUA000042396Wolf, Wolfgang   1931-09-04
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000032499Tenaglia, Dan   2005-11-04
United States, Georgia, Chattahoochee, FT. BENNING, GA. COMPARTMENT A15 (NANKIN 341)., 32.2886088889 -84.8852441667, 104m
AUA
Zanzot, James W.   2252004-06-13
United States, California, El Dorado, EL DORADO NF ALONG FS RD 4 TO WRIGHT'S LAKE.
AUA
AUA000032937Damrel, D. Z.   46762009-04-19
United States, South Carolina, Aiken, SILVER BLUFF AUDUBON CENTER AND SANCTUARY, FIELD JUST SE OF THE VISITOR CENTER., 33.3225666667 -81.8451, 38m
AUA
Vaccinium scoparium Leiberg ex Coville
Zanzot, James W.   3422002-07-05
United States, Oregon, Josephine, SISKIYOU NF, GALICE RD, FLAT TOP AREA., 42.429 -123.795
AUA
Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray
AUA000041615Wolf, Wolfgang   26261926-06-30
United States, Alabama, Baldwin, ELBERTA., 30.41437 -87.59776
AUA
Zanzot, James W.   4592003-06-16
United States, Oregon, Deschutes, JACK CREEK AREA N. OF SISTERS.
AUA
Hadobas, H.   1631992-01-22
Australia, New South Wales, SOUTHERN TABLELANDS. NAMADGI NATIONAL PARK, CA. 30 KM (DIRECT) SW OF THARWA, C. 2 KM SSE OF MT. KELLY, SWAMP ON UPPER REACHES OF SAMS CREEK., -35.7333333333 148.875, 1510m
AUA
AUA000042241Wolf, Wolfgang   1931-07-30
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000032879Tenaglia, Dan   2005-06-28
United States, Georgia, Chattahoochee, FT. BENNING, GA. COMPARTMENT K13 (TROUP 568)., 32.4825283333 -84.6939577778, 173m
AUA
AUA000040839Johnson, Marc A. K.   7492019-03-02
United States, Alabama, Macon, BAR H BRANCH ROAD, 0.4 MI. FROM JUNCTION WITH U.S. HIGHWAY 29 (STATE ROUTE 15)., 32.4818333333 -85.5543833333, 142m
AUA
AUA000042246Ashe, W. W.   1919-05-19
United States, Virginia, Fairfax, MT. VERNON., 38.71297 -77.09415
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
England, J. Kevin   17362009-03-26
United States, Alabama, Marengo, 2.23 AIR MI. ESE OF PIN HOOK. ALONG N SIDE OF AL HWY 24 APPROX. 0.19 MI NW OF JCT WITH CO RD 44., 32.3447222222 -87.8358333333
AUA
Eubotrys racemosa (L.) Nutt.
AUA000030740Hansen, Curtis J.   49622011-03-21
United States, Alabama, Escambia, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, OFF RIVER BLUFF RD, ABOVE EDGE OF THE CONECUH RIVER, 1.6 AIR MI NNW OF CENTER OFFICES (CYPRESS SWAMP N5)., 31.18623 -86.70932, 40m
AUA
Gaylussacia dumosa (Andrews) Torr. & A. Gray
AUA000040066Morgan, M.   571941-05-26
United States, Alabama, Cullman, OFF STATE HIGHWAY NEAR GARDEN CITY.
AUA
AUA000042619Pancake, Jr., Dale C.   2008-06-04
United States, Alabama, Covington, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, E OF CENTER RD, 0.25 MI N OF US HWY 29., 31.145404 -86.697281
AUA
Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehder
AUA000038040Hansen, Curtis J.   55202012-05-04
United States, Alabama, Covington, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, LOST SPRINGS AREA, 0.6 MI SW ON GOAT RD FROM HARTS BRIDGE RD, THEN SE ON LOST SPRINGS RD FOR 0.3 MI. (LOST SPRINGS 2)., 31.18809 -86.68279, 43m
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
Kral, Robert   960472005-04-05
United States, Georgia, Grady, BY HADLEY FERRY RD CA. 6 MI S OF S LIMITS OF CAIRO.
AUA
Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehder
AUA000037897Hansen, Curtis J.   53892012-03-14
United States, Alabama, Covington, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER; AT FRANCIS POND AND SURROUNDING SINK HOLES; 0.28 MI N OF BLUE POND. (FRANCIS POND)., 31.1663 -86.69611, 61m
AUA
AUA000037873Hansen, Curtis J.   54172012-03-15
United States, Alabama, Escambia, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER; ALONG SAWDUST PILE RD SURROUNDING THE POND, CA 0.3 MI S FROM INTERSECTION WITH COMMODE RD. (SAWDUST PILE SWAMP 2)., 31.16936 -86.71357, 49m
AUA
Gaylussacia nana (A. Gray) Small
AUA000041651Wolf, Wolfgang   26271916-07-01
United States, Alabama, Baldwin, ELBERTA., 30.41437 -87.59776
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
England, J. Kevin   18632009-04-05
United States, Alabama, Walker, 0.68 AIR MI. NW OF ELDRIDGE. ALONG E SIDE OF AL HWY 13 APPROX. 058 MI. N OF JCT. WITH AL HWY 118., 33.93193 -87.62198
AUA
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull
Kleesadl, G.   5421995-08-08
Austria, Upper Austria, EIDENBERG, 1 KM SSE V. ORT., 48.3861111111 14.2394444444, 730m
AUA
Epacris glacialis (F. Muell.) M. Gray
Gray, M.   69711982-01-12
Australia, Victoria, SNOWFIELDS REGION. BUCKETY PLAIN BOG, NEAR FALL'S CREEK, BOGONG HIGH PLAINS., -36.9333333333 147.35
AUA
AUA000040067Laus, Heinr.   
Czech Republic, ALTVATERGEBIRGE., 1350m
AUA
AUA000041945Wolf, Wolfgang   1922-05-26
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
Monotropsis odorata Schwein. ex Elliot
AUA000032918Wolf, Wolfgang   1913-12-09
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000042407Wolf, Wolfgang   1919-04-06
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000040192Barger, T. Wayne   SP14292014-06-17
United States, Alabama, Bibb, GROWING ALONG EDGE OF LITTLE CAHABA RIVER.
AUA
AUA000042405Wolf, Wolfgang   26891926-07-09
United States, Alabama, Baldwin, ELBERTA., 30.41437 -87.59776
AUA
Keener, Brian R.   43622008-04-28
United States, Alabama, Coosa, 3.5 AIR MI. NW OF HILLWOOD. ALONG MEHERG BRANCH OFF OF UNMARKED ROAD AT DIXON PARK., 32.94973 -86.413075
AUA
Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W. P. C. Barton
Zanzot, James W.   3832002-07-04
United States, Oregon, Josephine, SISKIYOU NF, GALICE RD, FLAT TOP AREA., 42.429 -123.795
AUA
AUA000030334England, J. Kevin   47402014-03-26
United States, Alabama, Marengo, 2.73 AIR MI SW OF NANAFALIA. ALONG E SIDE OF AL HWY 69 APPROX. 0.84 MI S OF JCT. WITH COPPERHEAD RD., 32.077951 -88.010607
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
AUA000037870Hansen, Curtis J.   54192012-03-15
United States, Alabama, Escambia, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER; ALONG SAWDUST PILE RD, ALONG ROAD, CA 0.3 MI S FROM INTERSECTION WITH COMMODE RD. (SAWDUST PILE SWAMP 3)., 31.16855 -86.71616, 61m
AUA
Rhododendron occidentale (Torr. & A. Gray) A. Gray
Zanzot, James W.   1382004-05-18
United States, California, Sonoma, HOOD MTN REG'L PARK, NEAR AZALEA CK.
AUA
AUA000030789Hansen, Curtis J.   46272010-05-01
United States, Alabama, Monroe, HAINES ISLAND PARK; CA 15 AIR MI NNW OF MONROEVILLE, AL; 3 AIR MI W OF FRANKLIN, AL; ALONG WALKING TRAIL FROM THE PARK/PLAYGROUND AREA TOWARD RIVER., 31.721234 -87.464464, 76m
AUA
AUA000042343Wolf, Wolfgang   10951910-04-03
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
AUA000040331Barger, T. Wayne   FH2162013-11-19
United States, Alabama, Colbert, FREEDOM HILLS FW TRACT.
AUA
Gaylussacia baccata (Wangenh.) K. Koch
AUA000041613Piussant, P. A.   
United States, New York, Rensselaer, TROY., 42.72533 -73.68805
AUA
AUA000030707Hansen, Curtis J.   45802010-02-09
United States, Alabama, Covington, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, ALONG "OLD ROAD" 0.3 AIR MI DUE S OF BLUE POND SINK HOLE., 31.15718 -86.6976, 61m
AUA
Rhododendron periclymenoides (Michx.) Shinners
AUA000042401Wolf, Wolfgang   1915-05-30
United States, Alabama, Cullman, ST. BERNARD, ALA.
AUA
Richea continentis B. L. Burtt
Spear, L.   491999-01-16
Australia, Victoria, EASTERN HIGHLANDS REGION. ROCKY VALLEY., -36.8916666667 147.2944444444
AUA
Nelson, B. E.   553382001-08-07
United States, Colorado, Routt, NORTH-CENTRAL COLORADO: PARK RANGE: ON GREEN RIDGE ALONG UPPER LAWSON CREEK AND FOREST RD 285, CA 5 AIR MI ENE OF YAMPA, 3011m
AUA
Sorrie, B. A.   96611998-04-20
United States, Alabama, Washington, N SIDE OF COUNTY ROAD 20, 7.0 MI W OF US 43; 1.8 MILE E OF COUNTY ROAD 19.
AUA
Vaccinium scoparium Leiberg ex Coville
Kirkpatrick, Robert S.   37111984-07-11
United States, Wyoming, Fremont, ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS: CA 21 AIR MI NE OF DUBOIS, ON THE SOUTH END OF STEAMBOAT ROCK., 2804m
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   158202004-09-27
United States, Alabama, Pike, UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD AT THE PIKE COUNTY POCOSIN NATURE PRESERVE., 31.7877777778 -85.8811111111
AUA
Trusty, Jennifer L.   9082007-05-21
United States, Florida, Franklin, W11 4., 29.73787 -85.7591631
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   152652005-05-03
United States, Alabama, Chilton, WHITE OAK VALLEY PLANTATION. EAST SIDE OF COBB CREEK., 33.0166666667 -86.7072222222
AUA
Leucopogon melaleucoides A. Cunn. ex DC.
Fisher, W. E.   2201979-10-18
Australia, Queensland, STANTHORPE DISTRICT. 2 MILES W OF AMIENS., -28.6 151.75, 900m
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   155422005-07-24
United States, Georgia, Marion, EDDIE MARTIN ROAD, CA. .8 MILE NORTH OF GEORGIA HWY. 137 AT PASAQUAN., 32.3461111111 -84.5816666667
AUA
Vaccinium scoparium Leiberg ex Coville
Hartman, Ronald L.   720202001-07-13
United States, Colorado, Jackson, NORTH-CENTRAL COLORADO: OWL MOUNTAIN, CA 3 AIR MI SW OF GOULD., 3018m
AUA
Lyonia fruticosa (Michx.) G.S. Torr.
Trusty, Jennifer L.   9472007-09-13
United States, Florida, Gulf, W18 3., 29.77579 -85.2651411
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   165082006-06-10
United States, Alabama, Conecuh, BROWNVILLE-FLAT ROCK ROAD (DIRT) AT SMALL UN-NAMED CREEK., 31.4797222222 -86.8544444444
AUA
Lepschi, B. J.   49502003-09-11
Australia, New South Wales, TORRINGTON STATE RECREATION AREA, 10.6 KM W OF TORRINGTON - TENTERFIELD ROAD ON DUCK CREEK FIRETRAIL., -29.2166666667 151.5833333333
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   163712006-05-13
United States, Alabama, Crenshaw, UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD., 31.6258333333 -86.3958333333
AUA
Monotoca scoparia (Sm.) R. Br.
Gray, M.   60521967-09-13
Australia, New South Wales, MT JERRABOMBERA NEAR QUEANBEYAN., -35.3666666667 149.2
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   153372005-05-13
United States, Alabama, Dale, DALE COUNTY HWY. 216 (DIRT), .3 MILE SOUTH OF U.S. HWY. 231., 31.5447222222 -85.68
AUA
Hansen, Curtis J.   32442008-02-28
United States, Alabama, Escambia, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, IRON ENCRUSTED SANDSTONE RIDGE ABOVE IRON ROCK RD OFF CLAYROOT RD (IRON ROCK)., 31.18394 -86.70156, 70m
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   151662005-04-14
United States, Alabama, Chilton, WHITE OAK VALLEY PLANTATION. UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD CA. .6 MILE EAST OF COBB CREEK., 33.0352777778 -86.7011111111
AUA
Holt, C.   1312006-09-04
United States, Florida, Santa Rosa, CA 1600 FT W OF POWERLINE RD (2360 FT N OF OLF CHOCTAW RD), 2500 FT FROM INTERSECTION W/ FL HWY 87, 10.6 MI S OF I-10., 30.5130555556 -86.9125, 11m
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   164992006-06-07
United States, Alabama, Crenshaw, UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF MUCK CREEK., 31.5413888889 -86.2675
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   152432005-04-29
United States, Alabama, Dale, DALE COUNTY HWY. 227 (DIRT) AT THE EAST SIDE OF CANEY CREEK., 31.5144444444 -85.7288888889
AUA
Holt, C.   2162007-06-01
United States, Florida, Santa Rosa, CA. 1750 FT W OF POWERLINE RD, 1.12 MI N OF OLF CHOCTAW RD, WHICH IS 10.6 MI S OF I-10 ON FL HWY 87, 30.5227777778 -86.9127777778, 2m
AUA
Trusty, Jennifer L.   7752007-07-06
United States, Florida, Franklin, PLOT: E04 2, 29.76056 -84.8441535
AUA
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   148932004-11-11
United States, Alabama, Baldwin, UN-NUMBERED PRIVATE DIRT ROAD ON THE WEST SIDE OF BLACKWATER RIVER APPROX. 2 MILES SOUTH OF U.S. HWY. 90., 30.5002777778 -87.5277777778
AUA
Trusty, Jennifer L.   8782007-07-26
United States, Florida, Franklin, PLOT: W05 1, 29.72885 -85.053437
AUA
Lyonia ferruginea (Walter) Nutt.
Trusty, Jennifer L.   10502007-06-12
United States, Florida, Gulf, PLOT: W30 3, 29.9118 -85.370451
AUA
Holt, C.   1182006-08-20
United States, Florida, Santa Rosa, CA 2500 FR N OF OLF CHOCTAW RD, 3000 FT FROM INTERSECTION W/ FL HWY 87, 10.6 MI S OF I-10., 30.5077777778 -86.9125, 13m
AUA
Trusty, Jennifer L.   8152007-07-31
United States, Florida, Franklin, E12 2., 29.83025 -84.7126384
AUA
Rhododendron prunifolium (Small) Millais
Schotz, Alfred   19682005-07-29
United States, Alabama, Russell, CA 400 FT N OF PINETREE RD AT A POINT CA. 1.25 ROAD MI W OF SR 165, CA 24 AIR MI SSW OF PHENIX CITY, AL.
AUA
Gaylussacia nana (A. Gray) Small
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   163722006-05-13
United States, Alabama, Crenshaw, UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD., 31.6258333333 -86.3958333333
AUA
Holt, C.   2042007-03-29
United States, Florida, Santa Rosa, CA 2100 FT W OF POWERLINE RD, 1 MI N OF OLD CHOCTAW RD (W OF FL HWY 87), 10.6 MI S OF I-10., 30.5216666667 -86.9144444444, 8m
AUA
Trusty, Jennifer L.   8572007-06-21
United States, Florida, Franklin, PLOT: E22 1, 29.90919 -84.5543145
AUA
Hansen, Curtis J.   32352008-02-28
United States, Alabama, Escambia, SOLON DIXON FORESTRY EDUCATION CENTER, ON COMMODE RD NEAR INTERSECTION WITH EDDY RD., 31.17956 -86.71397, 44m
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
Diamond, Jr., Alvin R.   162102006-03-24
United States, Alabama, Lowndes, UN-NUMBERED DIRT ROAD AT LAKE CREEK., 32.0811111111 -86.6247222222
AUA
Holt, C.   2062007-05-03
United States, Florida, Santa Rosa, CA 4700 FT SW OF INTERSECTION OF WEAVER CREEK CAMPSITE RD AND FL HWY 87, 6.3 MI S OF I-10., 30.5516666667 -86.9294444444, 2m
AUA
Davenport, L. J.   22401982-04-29
United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa, OFF HWY 69 ALONG SECTION LINE, CA. 4 MI S OF WINDHAM SPRINGS.
AUA
Miniard, Mary L.   621960-10-16
United States, Kentucky, Pike, CHLOE CREEK.
AUA
Evelyn Yancey   381960-10-15
United States, Kentucky, Powell, NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK. GROWING WILD.
AUA
Salyer, Jim   371960-10-01
United States, Kentucky, Powell, NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK. DENSE WOODS. FULL SUN.
AUA
Miniard, Mary L.   631960-10-16
United States, Kentucky, Pike, CHLOE CREEK.
AUA
Crouch, Virginia E.   13851995-05-04
United States, Alabama, Choctaw, ON ROADSIDE WITH WATER OAK AND MYRICA IN FOREST OF TERRACE NEAR SWAMP FIELD; WATERSHED OF TOMBIGBEE R. IN JAMES RIVER CO
AUA
Crouch, Virginia E.   13001995-03-03
United States, Alabama, Choctaw, IN RED CLAY WITH LOBLOLLY PINE ALONG CAMPHOUSE RD, 150 YARDS W OF FRONT FIELD SHOOTING BOX; WATERSHED OF TOMBIGBEE R. I
AUA
Salyer, Jim   341960-10-01
United States, Kentucky, Powell, NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK, DENSE WOODS, PARTIAL SUN. WELL DRAINED SOIL.
AUA
Leucothoe axillaris (Lam.) D. Don
Thomas, R. Dale   423111974-10-26
United States, Louisiana, Washington, WOODS S. OF PUSHEPATAPA CREEK AND WEST OF LA. 21 JUST S. OF VARNADO.
AUA
Crouch, Virginia E.   14441995-07-15
United States, Alabama, Choctaw, HIGH ON RIVERBANK; FLOODPLAIN OF TOMBIGBEE RIVER IN JAMES RIVER CO. NAHEOLA RESERVE; E OF PENNINGTON, AL.
AUA
Gil, Glenda   (2001-126)2002-04-24
United States, Alabama, Barbour, BARBOUR COUNTY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, ON SOUTH ROAD 0.8MI W OF PAVED ROAD 49, AND 3.2MI SW OF U.S. HWY 51., 31.9478340149 -85.4623336792, 131m
AUA
Rhododendron austrinum (Small) Rehder
Bass, M. H.   1962-04-12
United States, Alabama, Lee, DR. HENRY GOODS' GARDEN
AUA
Zebryk, Tad M.   80172002-11-10
United States, Alabama, Baldwin, 1.7 AIR MI. SSW OF ORANGE BEACH. ORANGE BEACH; OFF ORANGE BEACH BOULEVARD, VICINITY OF COTTON BAYOU., 30.2733325958 -87.5811080933, 1m
AUA
Haynes, Robert R.   103592003-04-14
United States, Alabama, Jefferson, 2.8 AIR MI. SW OF MCCALLA. I-20/59, CA. 5MI. SW OF BESSEMER., 33.3180541992 -87.0488891602, 237m
AUA
Haynes, Robert R.   103462003-03-29
United States, Alabama, Bibb, 4 AIR MI. WSW OF EOLINE. TALLEDAGA NATIONAL FOREST; RIDGE OVERLOOKING LICK CREEK., 32.9822235107 -87.2969436646, 134m
AUA
Rhododendron canescens (Michx.) Sweet
Haynes, Robert R.   103492003-03-29
United States, Alabama, Bibb, 4 AIR MI. WSW OF EOLINE. TALLEDAGA NATIONAL FOREST; ROADSIDE NEAR HEADWATERS OF AFFONEE CREEK., 32.9738883972 -87.301109314, 140m
AUA
Haynes, Robert R.   103482003-03-29
United States, Alabama, Bibb, 4 AIR MI. WSW OF EOLINE. TALLEDAGA NATIONAL FOREST; ROADSIDE NEAR HEADWATERS OF AFFONEE CREEK., 32.9738883972 -87.301109314, 140m
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