Fruits of Rosaceae

Apr 22 2023

Specimen Stories

Flowering plants differ from all other plants by producing seeds within fruits;…


By Amy Weiss

Mellow Yellows

Nov 15 2019

Works of Art

A collection of yellow specimens to brighten your day.


By Amy Weiss

People for Scale

Nov 1 2019

Specimen Stories

A picture is worth a thousand words, and sometimes it's easier to…


By Amy Weiss

Confetti

Dec 17 2019

Specimen Stories

No party is complete without confetti—especially when ringing in the new year.…


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

Springtime with Peter Zika

Apr 18 2019

Specimen Stories

If seasonal allergies or the depths of winter have got you down,…


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

Purple Reign

Jan 30 2020

Works of Art

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


By Amy Weiss

Deck the halls

Nov 19 2019

Specimen Stories

Need some boughs of holly to deck your halls this season? We've…


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

Firewood and pathogens

Sep 26 2019

Specimen Stories

As plants travel the world with people, these plants can bring along…


By Amy Weiss

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

Plants of the Holiday Train Show

Nov 22 2022

The Holiday Train Show is a winter tradition at the New York…


By Amy Weiss

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