[MPWG] Ecological link between the passenger pigeon and goldenseal?

[Edward Fletcher]

Interesting to consider these connections between flora and fauna. I feel sure there are many other connections that we are unaware of simply because we do not pay attention. I do know that turkey's consume ginseng seeds, but due to their complex digestive systems, the seeds are no longer viable. So this is connection that is not conducive to spreading the species. 

Bob, I'm sure you can elaborate on this.....

 

Genuinely,
Edward J. Fletcher    
Strategic Sourcing, Inc.
Botanical Division, C.O.O.
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Sent: 4/20/2015 6:27 PM 
To: "De Angelis, Patricia" <patricia_deangelis at fws.gov>; "mpwg" <mpwg at lists.plantconservation.org> 
Subject: Re: [MPWG] Ecological link between the passenger pigeon and goldenseal? 

 

I have not heard of connections to Goldenseal, but I have heard that it has been speculated that ginseng seed had been spread by passenger pigeons until their extinction. The only bird now reported to eat and deposit ginseng seed is the lovely wood thrush.

 

 

From: MPWG [mailto:mpwg-bounces at lists.plantconservation.org] On Behalf Of De Angelis, Patricia
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2015 5:47 PM
To: mpwg
Subject: [MPWG] Ecological link between the passenger pigeon and goldenseal?

 

Have any of you esteemed list members ever heard about any ecological links between the passenger pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius) and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis)?

 

Thanks, Patricia

Patricia S. De Angelis, Ph.D.

Botanist, US Fish & Wildlife Service-Division of Scientific Authority

Chair, Plant Conservation Alliance-Medicinal Plant Working Group

703-358-1708 x 1753

 

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