Tag Archives: Alpine

The Tundra Trait Team

Posted on October 25, 2018 by lembrechtsjonas

In ecology, it is not only relevant where a plant is growing (as is the usual topic of our research here), but also how it looks like when it grows there. The latter is reflected in the concept of traits: characteristics … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Science | Tagged Alpine, arctic, Ecology, Landscape photography, Mountains, Nature, Nature photography, Plant photography, Plants, Science, Traits | Leave a comment

Alpine or not alpine?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

When can we call a plant a true mountain plant? What is the optimal definition to divide plants in two categories; alpine or not? Those questions currently keep me occupied during my working day. I thought to shed some light on the differences here with … Continue reading →

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More about roadside vegetation

Posted on March 6, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

Roadsides host more plant species than the natural vegetation. That is the stunning conclusion I draw in my previous post. While this difference is clear on low elevations, it vanishes as we get higher in the mountains, ending in similar … Continue reading →