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History and editorship

First issue from April 1972. The titular illustration was created by Katsuhiko Kondo. Carnivorous Plant Newsletter first issue.jpg
First issue from April 1972. The titular illustration was created by Katsuhiko Kondo.

The newsletter has been published every year since its inception in 1972. It was first published as a stenciled product, with annual subscription priced at $1 for those in the contiguous United States, Mexico and Canada, and $2 for those living elsewhere. [2] The first issue, from April 1972, opened with the following paragraph: [2]

We certainly cannot say there was less work involved in preparing this newsletter than anticipated, but the work was more than countered by the pleasure of at last beginning to fill a void among carnivorous botanists: A regular channel of informal communication. We are extremely encouraged by your response thus far.

In 1972 the newsletter had around 25 subscribers; this number quickly grew to more than 100 by June 29 of that year [1] and reached 600 in July 1976. [3] In 2018, the quarterly print run is 1400 copies.

The newsletter began printing in a 6 by 9-inch format with color covers and limited color reproduction in some articles in volume 7 (1978). [4] [5] The publication was founded by Don Schnell and Joe Mazrimas. Additional early editors included Leo Song and Larry Mellichamp. [3] In 1997, Don Schnell retired and the new editors Jan Schlauer and Barry Rice joined the editorial staff. Mazrimas left the editorial board in 1998, leaving the journal's production to Schlauer, Rice, and Steve Baker (for page layout). In 2010, Bob Ziemer became managing editor with assistance from Barry Rice, Jan Schlauer, Fernando Rivadavia, John Brittnacher, and Karl Herold. [6]

Since December 2006, all back issues of the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter are available as PDFs from the website of the International Carnivorous Plant Society. Articles older than 1 year are open to non-members. [7] [8] [9]

Format

The newsletter publishes on a quarterly basis, in full colour, and totals around 130 pages annually. [10] Articles of scientific interest must pass through an anonymous peer-review process before being published. Typical articles also include matters of horticultural interest, field reports, literature reviews, synopses of new literature, and new taxa or cultivar descriptions. [4] [10] [11] The newsletter has been a registration authority for cultivars of carnivorous plants since 1979, [12] [13] and in 1998, was appointed by the International Society for Horticultural Science as the International Cultivar Registration Authority for new carnivorous plant cultivars. [14] [15] [16]

Review

In a 1990 review published in the journal Taxon , Rudolf Schmid generally praised the publication, saying "over the past decade [it] has developed into one of the most attractive newsletters available, so appealing, in fact, that many libraries put the journal under lock". [4] He also noted, however, that the lack of a contents page and the tendency to run articles over several discontinuous pages were "annoying". [4] These deficiencies were rapidly corrected by the CPN editors.

Taxon descriptions

The Carnivorous Plant Newsletter has published formal descriptions of the following taxa. [11]

Drosera

Heliamphora

Nepenthes

Pinguicula

Sarracenia

Cultivars

The newsletter has also published a number of cultivar names. [14]

Related Research Articles

<i>Sarracenia</i> Genus of carnivorous plants

Sarracenia is a genus comprising 8 to 11 species of North American pitcher plants, commonly called trumpet pitchers. The genus belongs to the family Sarraceniaceae, which also contain the closely allied genera Darlingtonia and Heliamphora.

<i>Heliamphora</i> Genus of carnivorous plants

The genus Heliamphora contains 24 species of pitcher plants endemic to South America. The species are collectively known as sun pitchers, based on the mistaken notion that the heli of Heliamphora is from the Greek helios, meaning "sun". In fact, the name derives from helos, meaning marsh, so a more accurate translation of their scientific name would be marsh pitcher plants. Species in the genus Heliamphora are carnivorous plants that consist of a modified leaf form that is fused into a tubular shape. They have evolved mechanisms to attract, trap, and kill insects; and control the amount of water in the pitcher. At least one species produces its own proteolytic enzymes that allows it to digest its prey without the help of symbiotic bacteria.

<i>Darlingtonia californica</i> Species of carnivorous plant

Darlingtonia californica, also called the California pitcher plant, cobra lily, or cobra plant, is a species of carnivorous plant. It is the sole member of the genus Darlingtonia in the family Sarraceniaceae. This pitcher plant is native to Northern California and Oregon, US, growing in bogs and seeps with cold running water usually on serpentine soils. This plant is designated as uncommon due to its rarity in the field.

<i>Drosera spatulata</i> Species of plant

Drosera spatulata, the spoon-leaved sundew, is a variable, rosette-forming sundew with spoon-shaped leaves. The specific epithet is Latin for "spatula shaped," a reference to the form of the leaves. This sundew has a large range and occurs naturally throughout Southeast Asia, southern China and Japan, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Variants are often known by the localities in which they are found. The plant does not form hibernacula in winter, and is easily grown using the same methods as Drosera capensis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adrian Slack</span> British botanist (1933–2018)

Adrian Slack was a landscape gardener, plantsman, author and authority on carnivorous plants. He won 5 gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show, and authored two books: Carnivorous Plants and Insect-Eating Plants and How to Grow Them.

<i>Drosera binata</i> Species of plant

Drosera binata, commonly known as the forked sundew or fork-leaved sundew. It is a large, perennial sundew native to Australia and New Zealand. The specific epithet is Latin for "having pairs" - a reference to the leaves, which are dichotomously divided or forked.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Carnivorous Plant Society</span>

The International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1972. It is the International Cultivar Registration Authority for carnivorous plants. As of June 2011, the society had around 1400 members. The ICPS publishes a quarterly publication, the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carnivorous plant</span> Plants that consume animals

Carnivorous plants are plants that derive some or most of their nutrients from trapping and consuming animals or protozoans, typically insects and other arthropods, and occasionally small mammals and birds. They still generate all of their energy from photosynthesis. They have adapted to grow in places where the soil is thin or poor in nutrients, especially nitrogen, such as acidic bogs. They can be found on all continents except Antarctica, as well as many Pacific islands. In 1875, Charles Darwin published Insectivorous Plants, the first treatise to recognize the significance of carnivory in plants, describing years of painstaking research.

<i>Drosera glanduligera</i> Species of carnivorous plant

Drosera glanduligera, commonly known as the pimpernel sundew or scarlet sundew, is a species of carnivorous plant endemic to southern Australia. It is an ephemeral annual plant that grows in the winter and flowers from August to November.

Nepenthes 'Alba' is a cultivar of a complex manmade hybrid involving N. maxima, N. mirabilis, N. northiana, N. rafflesiana, N. veitchii, and a plant identified as N. thorelii. It was bred by Bruce Lee Bednar and Orgel Clyde Bramblett in 1990. This cultivar name is not established as it was published without a description, violating Article 24.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants, and has a Latin epithet, violating Article 19.13. It is a synonym of N. × hareliana and was originally published in the March 1994 issue of the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter as "x hareliana var. alba".

Nepenthes 'Boca Rose' is a cultivar of a complex manmade hybrid involving N. maxima, N. mirabilis, N. northiana, N. rafflesiana, N. veitchii, and a plant identified as N. thorelii. It was bred by Bruce Lee Bednar and Orgel Clyde Bramblett in 1990. This cultivar name is not established as it was published without a description, violating Article 24.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants, and Jan Schlauer considers the epithet "doubtfully acceptable" as it may conflict with Article 19.24. Nepenthes 'Boca Rose' is a synonym of N. × hareliana and was originally published in the March 1994 issue of the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter as "x hareliana var. “Boca Rose”".

Nepenthes 'Vittata' is a cultivar of a complex manmade hybrid involving N. maxima, N. mirabilis, N. northiana, N. rafflesiana, N. veitchii, and a plant identified as N. thorelii. It was bred by Bruce Lee Bednar and Orgel Clyde Bramblett in 1990. This cultivar name is not established as it was published without a description, violating Article 24.1 of the International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants, and has a Latin epithet, violating Article 19.13. It is a synonym of N. × hareliana and was originally published in the March 1994 issue of the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter as "x hareliana var. vittata".

<i>Das Taublatt</i> Academic journal

Das Taublatt is a twice-yearly German-language periodical based in Bochum and the official publication of Gesellschaft für Fleischfressende Pflanzen, a carnivorous plant society based in Germany. Typical articles include matters of horticultural interest, field reports, and new taxon descriptions. The journal was established in 1984. It publishes in full colour on glossy paper, with each issue numbering around 52 pages.

<i>Planta Carnivora</i> Academic journal

Planta Carnivora is a biannual periodical and the official publication of The Carnivorous Plant Society of the United Kingdom. Typical articles include matters of horticultural interest, field reports, and news of plant discoveries. The journal was established in 1980 and was called The Carnivorous Plant Society Journal until 2009; the following year it was combined with the society's newsletter to form Planta Carnivora. Issues are published in spring and autumn.

<i>International Pinguicula Study Group Newsletter</i> Academic journal

The International Pinguicula Study Group Newsletter was the official publication of the International Pinguicula Study Group, a Pinguicula society based in the United Kingdom that was active during the 1990s. Typical articles included matters of horticultural interest, field reports, and scientific studies. Only 10 issues were ever released and the newsletter had an irregular publication history. In chronological order, the 10 issues were: volume 1, volume 2, volume 3, volume 4, volume 5, volume 6, volume 7, volume 8, volume 9, and volume 10. The International Carnivorous Plant Society hosts an online archive of all ten issues.

<i>Bulletin of the Australian Carnivorous Plant Society</i>

The Bulletin of the Australian Carnivorous Plant Society was a quarterly periodical and the official publication of the Australian Carnivorous Plant Society. Established in April 1982 as Bulletin / South Australian Carnivorous Plant Society, it continued publication until 2003. In a special general meeting of society members, in September 2004, it was decided the bulletin would cease publication. Typical articles included matters of horticultural interest, field reports, literature reviews, and scientific studies. The headquarters was in Adelaide.

<i>Carnivorous Plants of Australia</i>

Carnivorous Plants of Australia is a three-volume work on carnivorous plants by Allen Lowrie. The three tomes were published in 1987, 1989, and 1998, by University of Western Australia Press.

<i>Sarraceniaceae of South America</i>

Sarraceniaceae of South America is a monograph on the pitcher plants of the genus Heliamphora by Stewart McPherson, Andreas Wistuba, Andreas Fleischmann, and Joachim Nerz. It was published in September 2011 by Redfern Natural History Productions and covered all species known at the time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carnivorous plants of North America</span>

The North American continent is home to a wide variety of carnivorous plant species. Species from seven genera are native to the continent, and three of these genera are found nowhere else on the planet.

References

  1. 1 2 D'Amato, Peter (2011). "The Savage Garden: "The creation and early evolution of CPN"". Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 40 (2): 56–59.
  2. 1 2 Schnell, Don; Mazrimas, Joe (1972). "Editors' Corner". Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 1 (1): 1.
  3. 1 2 Mazrimas, Joe; Schnell, Donn (1977). "CPN--Where We Came From and Where We Hope to Go" (PDF). Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 6 (4): 70–71.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Schmid, Rudolf (1990). "Reviews and notices of publications". Taxon. 39 (2): 255–256. doi: 10.1002/j.1996-8175.1990.tb04670.x . JSTOR   1223037.
  5. ↑ Anonymous (1978). "News and Notes". Taxon. 27 (5/6): 478, 518, 536, 567–570. doi:10.1002/j.1996-8175.1978.tb03860.x. JSTOR   1219897.
  6. ↑ Origins of Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. International Carnivorous Plant Society.
  7. ↑ Carnivorous Plant Newsletter Reprints. International Carnivorous Plant Society.
  8. ↑ Ziemer, Bob (2007). "Some Background on the CPN Scanning Project" (PDF). Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 36 (2): 36.
  9. ↑ Brittnacher, John (2003). "ICPS on The World Wide Web: Carnivorous Plant Newsletter Index" (PDF). Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 32 (1): 28.
  10. 1 2 About Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. International Carnivorous Plant Society.
  11. 1 2 Species Descriptions in CPN. International Carnivorous Plant Society.
  12. ↑ Mellichamp, T. Lawrence (1988). "Reviewed work(s): Carnivorous Plants of the World by James Pietropaolo; Patricia Pietropaolo". Castanea. 53 (1): 85–86. JSTOR   4033469.
  13. ↑ Mellichamp, T. Lawrence (1979). "CPN as the Registration Authority for Cultivars" (PDF). Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 8 (3): 79–81.
  14. 1 2 "Cultivar Registrations in CPN". International Carnivorous Plant Society. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  15. ↑ Greuter, Werner; von Raab-Staube, Eckhard (1998). "Registration Progress Report, 1". Taxon. 47 (2): 497–501. doi:10.2307/1223804. JSTOR   1223804.
  16. ↑ Schlauer, Jan (1998). "The correct naming of carnivorous plants: ICBN, ICNCP, and the roles of CPN and ICPS". Carnivorous Plant Newsletter. 27 (1): 27–28.

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