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Ynés E. J. Mexia (1870-1938)

Oct 13 2022

CollectorsWomen in Science

A social worker and Sierra Club member at the time, Ynés Mexia…

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By Salem S. Hunter, Tristen J. Pasternak, Amanda M. Chandler

Ynes Mexia

Mar 6 2019

Collectors

Ynes Mexia began her botanical career at age 55 when she embarked…

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By Leanna M. Feder

You’ve Got Gall!

Mar 9 2022

Focus on Science

If you’ve ever marveled at an odd growth on a leaf or…

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By Kelcie Brown

Yuletide Greetings

Nov 22 2019

Specimen Stories

European winter traditions that predate Christianity have a large focus on plants.…

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By Laura Briscoe