Associated Researchers

We are fortunate to work with an incredible team of Associated Researchers. Many have, or have had, careers in biology or plant diversity; others are passionate experts on top of their day jobs. Here is a brief list of their expertise:

Active Associated Researchers

  • Bauer, Mike: Grasses
  • Carnahan, Sue: Floras of multiple regions in SE Arizona, Sonora
  • Ferguson, George: Conifers (and an ARIZ employee!)
  • Hale, Stephen: Plants of Sonora
  • Lindley, Ries: Sphaeralcea, Acmispon, mosses 
  • Loveless, Lyn: Population genetics, ecology, Erythrina
  • Mendoza, Anthony: Plants of Colombia, Plants of Arizona
  • Reina G., Ana Lilia: Plants of Sonora
  • Starr, Greg: Agave
  • Van Devender, Tom: Director of Biodiversity Programs at GreaterGood.org, Madrean Discovery Expeditions
  • Verrier, Jim: Floras of multiple regions in SE Arizona

In Memoriam

  • Richard Felger (1934-2020): Sonoran Desert and Southwest borderlands, ethnobotany, and new aridland crops
    • Biosketch and publications (coming soon)
    • Celebration of Life. In April, 2022, we gathered for a celebration of the life and legacy of Richard Felger. Videographer Peter Blystone, friend to Richard and Silke, has kindly created and shared a video of the event