Algae Rainbow

Jun 13 2019

Works of Art

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

By Amy Weiss

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

Label Appreciation: Rainbow of colors

Jun 1 2021

Labels are as important to a herbarium specimen as the plant, algae, or…

By Amy Weiss

Mellow Yellows

Nov 15 2019

Works of Art

A collection of yellow specimens to brighten your day.

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

Autumnal

Sep 23 2019

Works of Art

Grab a warm beverage and your favorite sweater—the colors on these specimens evoke…

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

True blue

Jun 10 2019

Works of Art

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

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

Naming the Rainbow: Caeruleum / Blue

Jun 4 2022

What's in a name?

The rarest color in nature, caeruleum (Latin for blue), usually indicates a…

By Matthew C. Pace

The LGBTQ+ Legacy of NYBG: Out of the…

Jun 27 2019

Collectors

Herbarium specimens are kept in metal cabinets to protect them from damage.…

By Matthew C. Pace

Naming the Rainbow: Flavum / Yellow

Jun 4 2022

What's in a name?

Flavum (Latin for yellow) is often used to indicate yellow flowers, hairs, or…

By Matthew C. Pace

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