Two Erica papers out in preprint
Both out today in preprint form, these are now undergoing peer review but are available for anyone interested, and perhaps even able to help improve them before formal publication. Comments gratefully received!
The first describes work to bring together a comprehensive, openly available, Erica names database as part of the 'World Flora Online':
Elliott A, Bester SP, Klopper RR, Nelson EC, Pirie M (2024) Curating an online checklist for Erica L. (Ericaceae): contributing to and supporting global conservation through the World Flora Online. ARPHA Preprints 5: e121772. https://doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprints.e121772 click to read
The second is a review of Erica taxonomy, and particularly an homage to our dear colleague Ted and his late wife Inge:
Nelson EC, Pirie M, Bellstedt D (2024) Redefining the megagenus Erica L. (Ericaceae): the contributions of E. G. H. Oliver and I. M. Oliver (née Nitzsche) to taxonomy and nomenclature. ARPHA Preprints 5: e121861. https://doi.org/10.3897/arphapreprints.e121861 click to read
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Inge (left) and Ted Oliver, photos provided by Tessa Oliver
