After we have been out in the field we take all the plants we have found back to the Civic Hall in Menindee to begin the proper identification process. This involves working through identification keys in respected publications such as Flora of New South Wales and its online publication, PlantNET. It is amazing how your knowledge of botanical terms increases when you have to use the keys. Is the surface glaucous? Farinose? Punctate? Or perhaps Rugose? For many identifying features you need a magnifying glass or even a microscope. And often a buddy to help you sort through it all! Then there is the task of keeping your specimen alive to be able to paint it. We find that take away coffee cups are invaluable, but we use what ever comes to hand!
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