Isabella Aiona Abbott: First Lady of Limu
Before Dr. Isabella Aiona Abbott became the first Native Hawaiian woman to…
It's not easy being green
People might pass over these green specimens 'cause they're not standing out…
Josephine Elizabeth Tilden
Josephine Elizabeth Tilden (1869-1957) was one of few women allowed a faculty…
Journey of the US Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
One of the earliest and most impactful scientific expeditions led by the…
Kate Furbish and the Flora of Maine
Catherine Furbish was born in 1834 in Exeter, New Hampshire. From an…
Lace Algae
Many of the red algae are incredibly delicate and beautiful, as exemplified…
Modern Art
Herbarium specimens play an important part in plant science research. But the specimens themselves can…
Point Judith
Can't get away to the beach? Let these field photographs and algae…
Seuss-ian Specimens
While the illustrations in books by Dr. Seuss depict fanciful folliage, reality…
Some Algae of Nova Scotia
Although the bulk of specimens that find their way into the New…
Trust in the Crust
earth /ˈərth/noun1) the planet on which we live; the world2) the substance…
Women in Cryptogamic Botany
As scientific perspectives of the Enlightenment movement fostered enthusiasm surrounding the acquisition…