Featured Picks

Herbarium specimens are close to my heart, and it's fun to imagine that…

Purple Reign

Jan 30 2020

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

Mellow Yellows

Nov 15 2019

A collection of yellow specimens to brighten your day.

Specimen Numbers

Oct 23 2019

You can really count on these specimens.

Specimen Stories Works of Art

Mums the Word

Oct 22 2019

With their vibrant purples, deep reds and bright yellows, Mums (or Chrysanthemums) are always…

Works of Art Focus on Science

Botanical Lessons

Oct 18 2019

Botany students must learn the structures of flowers in all their intricate variety.…

Oh my gourd

Oct 1 2019

Oh my gourd, it's fall. That means it's decorative gourd season! Enjoy…

Autumnal

Sep 23 2019

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

Attractive Frances Baker

Sep 5 2019

This specimen arrived as part of an exchange from another herbarium, wrapped…

Floating Flowers

Aug 15 2019

If you're staying cool this summer in your favorite swimming hole, here are…

July in the Native Plant Garden

Jul 10 2019

The Native Plant Garden is looking lovely right now! Some plants that…

Specimen Alphabet

Jul 9 2019

Have something to say? Say it with specimens.

Seeing Stars

Jul 3 2019

See the stars without a telescope.

Works of Art Specimen Stories

Celebrating Pride with Flowers

Jun 13 2019

As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots during…

By McKenna Coyle

Algae Rainbow

Jun 13 2019

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

Lichen Pride

Jun 12 2019

Enjoy celebrating Pride Month with this rainbow of lichens!

By Laura Briscoe

True blue

Jun 10 2019

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

A Dozen Roses

May 30 2019

Here at NYBG, the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is well on its way…