Josephine Elizabeth Tilden
Josephine Elizabeth Tilden (1869-1957) was one of few women allowed a faculty…
Elke Mackenzie (I.M. Lamb)
The work and dedication of Elke Mackenzie (1911-1990) is critical to our…
Women in Cryptogamic Botany
As scientific perspectives of the Enlightenment movement fostered enthusiasm surrounding the acquisition…
Brown and Beautiful
Whether naturally brown, or turning brown during the preservation steps needed to create herbarium…
Modern Art
Herbarium specimens play an important part in plant science research. But the specimens themselves can…
Kate Furbish and the Flora of Maine
Catherine Furbish was born in 1834 in Exeter, New Hampshire. From an…
Seuss-ian Specimens
While the illustrations in books by Dr. Seuss depict fanciful folliage, reality…
Aquatic Hitchhikers
Although all plants need some water to grow, aquatic plants have adapted…
Floral Fireworks
When fireworks are needed, no matter the reason, these herbarium specimens will help…
Point Judith
Can't get away to the beach? Let these field photographs and algae…