A Horse, of Course

Mar 28 2019

Works of Art

Collecting plants and algae was sometimes an artistic hobby, with dried or…


By Laura Briscoe

Algae Rainbow

Jun 13 2019

Works of Art

Algae specimens can be found in every color of the rainbow.


By Amy Weiss

Aquatic Hitchhikers

Sep 26 2019

Specimen Stories

Although all plants need some water to grow, aquatic plants have adapted…


By Amy Weiss

Biocrusts in Disturbed Areas

Apr 17 2023

Specimen Stories

Our crusty companions play many imperative restoration roles in disturbed habitats, as…


By Amanda M. Chandler

Brown and Beautiful

Nov 1 2020

Works of Art

Whether naturally brown, or turning brown during the preservation steps needed to create herbarium…


By Amy Weiss

Ellen's Illustrations

Mar 20 2019

Works of Art

We know Ellen Hutchins produced hundreds of detailed watercolors of marine algae. Some…


By Laura Briscoe

Floral Fireworks

Jul 1 2019

Specimen Stories

When fireworks are needed, no matter the reason, these herbarium specimens will help…


By Amy Weiss

Happy Little Trees

Apr 24 2020

Works of Art

I am a fan of Bob Ross and his show The Joy…


By Amy Weiss

Hearts

Feb 3 2020

Works of Art

Herbarium specimens are close to my heart, and it's fun to imagine that…


By Amy Weiss

It's not easy being green

May 16 2019

Works of Art

People might pass over these green specimens 'cause they're not standing out…


By Amy Weiss

Journey of the US Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)

Mar 18 2019

Expeditions

One of the earliest and most impactful scientific expeditions led by the…


By Charles J. Zimmerman

Modern Art

May 20 2020

Works of Art

Herbarium specimens play an important part in plant science research. But the specimens themselves can…


By Amy Weiss

On Wednesdays, we wear pink

Apr 24 2019

Works of Art

You don't have to be a mean girl to appreciate these pink…


By Amy Weiss

Purple Reign

Jan 30 2020

Works of Art

Plants, algae, and fungi can be found in a wide range of…


By Amy Weiss

True blue

Jun 10 2019

Works of Art

Sometimes, out of the blue, you come across a true blue specimen.


By Amy Weiss