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Abstract
Conservationists are the primary defense for the planet’s natural resources. Animals are generally mobile and well-protected through federal and state laws. Plants, because of their non-motile life form and private property laws in the United States are generally more difficult to protect. Shoestring budgets, limited manpower, and taxonomic uncertainty further exacerbate plant protection. This dissertation aims to provide support to those in the field of plant conservation by providing insights on approaches to data management and taxonomic delimitation.