Daffodils are blooming!
It's springtime and the daffodils are blooming outside! In the herbarium, these…
Sticky Rice
Focus on ScienceWhat's in a name?
A couple of years ago I was asked by Michael Purugganan (Dean…
Mystery Tree of Rondônia
In September 2019 I went to Rondônia state in Brazil in the…
Traditional Medicine: Momordica charantia
Momordica charantia L. is a plant species that is used in the…
Witches!
Cabinet of CuriositiesWhat's in a name?
Don't be too scared by these witches - just some friendly plants…
Yuletide Greetings
European winter traditions that predate Christianity have a large focus on plants.…
Mary Treat
Those who have read Barbara Kingsolver's newest novel, Unsheltered, will be familiar with the…
Rooted in Plants: An Interview with Arvolyn Hill
Arvolyn Hill is the Family Programs Coordinator at the Everett Children’s Adventure…
#plantlove
Specimens contained in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium represent the endless…
Bioremediation
Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to remove contamination from the…