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Specimens contained in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium represent the endless…
A Horse, of Course
Collecting plants and algae was sometimes an artistic hobby, with dried or…
Aquatic Hitchhikers
Although all plants need some water to grow, aquatic plants have adapted…
Biocrusts in Disturbed Areas
Our crusty companions play many imperative restoration roles in disturbed habitats, as…
Biocrusts of Cold Drylands
The default image that comes to mind when thinking of deserts is…
Biocrusts of Hot Drylands
Hot deserts are found on all continents except Antarctica and Europe. In…
Britton's Chara
In the United States, there is no formal regulation for the endangered…
Brown and Beautiful
Whether naturally brown, or turning brown during the preservation steps needed to create herbarium…
Elke Mackenzie (I.M. Lamb)
The work and dedication of Elke Mackenzie (1911-1990) is critical to our…
Ellen Hutchins - Ireland's First Female Botanist
Between 1805 and 1813, in Ballylickey on the shores of Bantry Bay,…
Ellen's Algae
See more of Ellen Hutchin's beautifully detailed marine algae collections.
Ellen's Illustrations
We know Ellen Hutchins produced hundreds of detailed watercolors of marine algae. Some…
Floral Fireworks
When fireworks are needed, no matter the reason, these herbarium specimens will help…
Gross
Sometimes collecting the perfect specimen means going places you'd rather not. Here…