Species Delineation of the Genus Claytonia in Alaska

Authors

• Stephany Jeffers

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Description

The genus Claytonia L. (Spring Beauty) is well recognized in Alaska for its attractive flowers. However, there is much confusion around the species delineation of Claytonia, and the number of species recognized in Alaska has ranged considerably. While phylogenetic studies using molecular data at the family level have found general agreement of subgeneric division in the genus, these studies did not resolve relationships among closely related species in Alaska. This project serves to offer further insight into the phylogeny of Alaskan members of this genus through more in-­‐depth sampling and testing the utility of additional molecular markers. Questions: Is morphological variation in Alaskan Claytonia accompanied by genetic differences? How are Alaskan species of Claytonia related?

Publication Date

4-17-2012

Keywords

URSA, Research Day

Recommended Citation

Jeffers, Stephany, "Species Delineation of the Genus Claytonia in Alaska" (2012). 2012 Research Day Posters. 25.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_ursa_2012_posters/25

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/1526