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Native Plants Journal - Article

Conservation of species by protective marking.

Abstract:

A variety of marking systems including steel ribbons, dyes, and silicon chips are being used to deter illegal harvesting of medicinal plants.

Issue & Pages:

Fall 2002 Pages: 98-99

Article Download:

3-2NPJ98-99.pdf (PDF document)

Authors:

  • James Edward Corbin

Keywords:

ginseng, Panax quinquefolius, Araliaceae, threatened and endangered, harvesting