Basic (Other): This group contains all other plants not yet classified in a plant group.
Phenophases for Basic (Other):
First Leaf : Report the date at which the first leaves are completely unfolded from the bud. For trees or large shrubs you will want to make sure there are at least three places on the tree or shrub where budburst has occurred. The leaves need to be opened completely and the leaf stem or leaf base must be visible (you might need to bend the new leaf backwards in order to see those).
All Leaves Unfolded : Report the date when nearly all (at least 95%) of the growing leaf buds have already reached the completely unfolded stage described above (First Leaf).
First Flower : Report the date at which the first flowers are completely open. You must be able to see the stamens among the unfolded petals. For herbs (non-woody plants), look for the date when the first flowers of one patch are blooming. For trees or large shrubs you will want to make sure there are blooms on at least three places on the tree or shrub. If flowers are in clusters or stalks then there need to be open flowers on at least one stalk (and on trees and shrubs on stalks which grow on at least three separate branches).
Full Flower : Report the date when 50% of the flowers are fully opened. Note that some trees and shrubs, especially in southern areas never reach full flowering (never have 50% of flowers open at one time). For these plants just record first flower and end of flowering. If flowers are in clusters or stalks on a tree or shrub then there need to be open flowers on at least 50% of the branches on the plant.
End of Flowering : Report the date when the last flower has withered, dried up, or died. If flowers are in clusters or stalks then the stalks should have no open flowers.
First Ripe Fruit : Report the date when you notice the first fruits becoming fully ripe or seeds dropping naturally from the plant. For conifers record when the cones turn brown and the scales expand (seeds should start dispersing shortly thereafter). If fruits are in clusters or stalks then record when stalks have ripe or dispersing fruit (or for trees and shrubs when 3 or more branches have stalks with ripe or dispersing fruit). Ripening is usually indicated by a change in color to the mature color, or by drying and splitting open (for dry fruits such as capsules).
50% Color : Report the date when 50% of the leaves have started to change color.
50% Leaf Fall : Report the date when 50% of the leaves have fallen off the tree or shrub.
