Botany professor, Dr. Oscar Vargas, will present at the California Native Plant Society Meeting on November 9th

Dr. Oscar Vargas, botany professor at Cal Poly Humboldt, will describe his past research into tropical South American plants and what they reveal about speciation and diversification. He will also discuss his current research into the geography of California native plants, including specific native plants that his research group is studying. His lab is dedicated to investigating questions about the evolution of biodiversity hotspots, from the Amazon to the California Floristic Province. In-person at Six Rivers Masonic Lodge, 251 Bayside Rd., Arcata. Refreshments at 7:00 p.m.; program at 7:30 p.m.A Zoom option is available by registering at the website www.northcoastcnps.org.Link to flyer