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  • Number of Specimens

    200000

  •   Num. of Specimens Num. Databased Num. Imaged
    Algae 300 15 0
    Bryophytes 10000 9000 0
    Fungi/Lichens 8000 7800 0
    Pteridophytes 0
    Seed Plants 175000 109000 1600
  • Date Founded

    1852

  • Updated

    07/02/2022

  • Associated Institution

    Associated gardens and university: Boerner Botanical Garden. Mitchell Park Conservatory. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

  • Incorporated Herbaria

    BELC cryptogams;
    Carroll College bryophytes on permanent loan.

  • Important Collectors

    A. M. Fuller, F. W. Hainer, H. E. Hayward, E. P. Kruschke, C. E. Monroe, C. A. Purpus, R. J. Reich, H. H. Smith, W. C. Taylor