Distribution of all species: Distribution maps of more than 2600 plant species are available as GIF images. The plant names to select are in Latin, German, French and Italian. Additionally, Red List data and Landolt's indicator values are displayed. Distribution of rarest species: 132 distribution maps of very rare plants taken from the publication 'Merkblätter Artenschutz: Blütenpflanzen und Farne' (1999. Käsermann C. und Moser D.M.). Mapping areas: The distribution maps are based on an inventory conducted in 1967-79, for which information on species occurrences in 593 contiguous mapping areas was collected nationwide. Species richness: Information on regional diversity such as absolute number of species, simulated number of species, number of neophytes etc. The information comes in the form of commented maps.(German and italian only). ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
The botanical Society of Geneva was founded in 1875. The objectives of the Society converge to the study of various aspects of Botany : flora, taxonomy, physiology, ecology, etc. The botanical Society of Geneva is a non-profit organization and is recognized as being of public interest. The Society holds meetings monthly during which lecturers are invited to speak on a subject related to Botany. Every year, from spring to autumn, excursions are organized in the surroundings of Geneva and in other parts of Switzerland or Europe, with the purpose to learn more about the flora of these regions. In addition to these regular activities, the Society is involved in specific activities such as, for example, the project of cartography of flowering plants and ferns of Geneva, as well as visits to institutions or other botanic gardens. The botanical Society of Geneva publishes an annual magazine called Saussurea, which contains articles of common knowledge as well as scientific ones. It also publishes Mémoires, about specific subjects. ... [Information of the supplier]
