Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor 1952
  • M.A., Duke University 1947
  • B.S., Duke University 1946
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  Duke Appointment History

  • Professor of Biology, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 2000 - 2007
  • Professor with Tenure, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1970 - 2000
  • Chairman, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1971 - 1977
  • Associate Professor with Tenure, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1964 - 1970
  • Associate Professor, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1963 - 1964
  • Assistant Professor, Biology, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences 1957 - 1963
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • (92-0201) The Vascular Flora of La Selva awarded by  National Science Foundation 1992 - 1995
  • (89-0141) A Biosystematic Investigation of the Genus Cornus in the Americas awarded by  National Science Foundation 1989 - 1991
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Journal Articles

    • Wilbur, RL. "Notes on the box huckleberry, Gaylussacia brachycera (Michaux) A. Gray, and its unexpected presence in North Carolina. (with S. Bloodworth)." Rhodora 106 (2004). (Academic Article)
    • Wilbur, RL. "What is the correct name for the Bristly Greenbrier?." RHODORA 105, no. 923 (2003): 250-259.  Link to Item
    • Wilbur, RL. "The correct names for the biovulate, herbaceous-stemmed Smilaxes of North America." Brittonia 55 (2003). (Academic Article)
    • Wilbur, RL. "The identity and history of Myrica caroliniensis (Myricaceae)." RHODORA 104, no. 917 (2002): 31-41.  Link to Item
    • Wilbur, RL. "Thomas Walter's oaks from the coastal region of South Carolina." RHODORA 104, no. 918 (2002): 134-150.  Link to Item
    • Wilbur, RL. "Five new combinations in the genus Morella (Myricaceae) for neotropical species." RHODORA 103, no. 913 (2001): 120-122.  Link to Item

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