EDP technique designed for the study of a local flora

Techniques are presented which involve the utilization of a computer for assembling and manipulating floristic and ecological information concerning Florida's Central-East coast vegetation. Information is included relating to the use of a computer to assist in establishing a herbarium representing a local flora. In addition, ecological, morphological and economic information concerning each taxon was stored in the computer, and programs were developed to sort, retrieve and present this information in a variety of formats. This system was designed around an adaptable and relatively inexpensive program (NLHE) which makes it feasible for small colleges and universities with computing facilities to accumulate, store and retrieve regional floristic and ecological data.