Greenville: A Base of Botanical Activity

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Greenville: A Base of Botanical Activity

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RG134-03-07

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Greenville County, South Carolina, is a hub of botanical richness due to its diverse topography, abundant rainfall, and varied ecosystems ranging from coastal plains to Appalachian mountains. The region hosts numerous native and rare plant species, some first discovered there by renowned botanists like William Bartram and André Michaux. Despite increasing industrialization, local efforts continue to preserve botanical areas and study flora. A number of Greenville-based botanists have contributed significantly to ecological and botanical research. These contributions underscore Greenville's historical and ongoing importance in botanical science and conservation.

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Proceedings and Papers

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Greenville Country Historical Society

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