Love Potions & Charms
Love potions and charms are mentioned countless times throughout literature; from ancient…
The Saguaro Cactus: Emblematic Plant of the American…
Specimen StoriesWhat's in a name?
With its tall, columnar shape and upward-bending branches, the cactus we know…
Seuss-ian Specimens
While the illustrations in books by Dr. Seuss depict fanciful folliage, reality…
Women in Genera
What's in a name?Women in Science
For as long as we've been using binomial nomenclature to name species,…
No Leaves, No Problem!
Although the vast majority of plants have leaves, not all plants do,…
Orchids of New York: Fairy Slippers and Dragon…
Although most orchids are found in the tropical mountain systems of the…
Dancing Lady Orchids Take Center Stage
Dancing Lady Orchid is the collective common name for the orchid genus…
Species that Work-from-Home
Like many of you, NYBG herbarium staff are currently working from home…
Palm Patterns
Creating specimens of palms pose a challenge to collectors—how best to trim, arrange,…
Picnic in Central Park
Since its completion in 1876, Central Park has been a favorite destination…
Plant Inspired Innovations: Nepenthes and Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous…
Most plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots. Carnivorous plants…
Pollination after dark
Although sometimes overlooked, bats are vital pollinators for many economically important species…
Virtual Road Trip: Southern Wildflowers
Many Americans are currently practicing social distancing and self-quarantine as a way…
Kate Furbish and the Flora of Maine
Catherine Furbish was born in 1834 in Exeter, New Hampshire. From an…
The Tecate Cypress: What a Tangled Web
While working as a digitization intern, one of the most pleasing features…