How Big is a Buttercup?

How Big is a Buttercup
John Warren
7th November, 2024
In his talk, John will discuss the problem of measuring plants and why there is interest in doing this, how this can be applied to species identification, and the potential for improvement.
John has had a long academic career researching the origins of botanical diversity and promoting public understanding of science. Having been Professor of Botany at Aberystwyth University, in 2016 he became Vice Chancellor of the Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment. Now retired back in the UK, he is an Associate Tutor for the Field Studies Council. He has recently (January 2024) published "Frustrating Flowers and Puzzling Plants", a book that seeks to help with the identification of difficult plant groups.
About the LNHS Virtual Natural History Talk Series
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The LNHS Virtual Natural History Talk series brings together naturalists with experts and specialists using the Zoom videoconferencing tool.
All LNHS Virtual Natural History Talks will:
Comprise of a 30-40 minute talk from the guest speaker, followed by a question and answer session.
Be free to attend by all, including both LNHS members and non-members.
Be hosted on Zoom and bookings will be managed through Eventbrite, with joining instructions sent to those that have booked prior to the event.
Be recorded and subsequently made available through UA-cam.
Talks will cover a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) ecology, identification, recording and conservation, and in a variety of groups including birds, mammals, flowering plants, fungi, bryophytes, reptiles and amphibians, and a range of invertebrate groups.