J. K. Small and the changing Florida landscape

Apr 21 2019

People had been living in Florida for centuries, but there is little…

By Amy Weiss

John Kunkel Small

Apr 21 2019

Collectors

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938) was a taxonomist and botanical explorer, who specialized…

By Amy Weiss

Springtime with Peter Zika

Apr 18 2019

Specimen Stories

If seasonal allergies or the depths of winter have got you down,…

By Amy Weiss

John Muir

Apr 2 2019

Collectors

John Muir (1838–1914) was an influential naturalist and conservationist, and co-founder of the…

By Amy Weiss

Fern Fever

Apr 2 2019

Specimen Stories

During the 19th century, a severe case of “fern fever” swept over…

By Amy Weiss

How did flowers get their meanings?

Mar 27 2019

There were three main sources for the definitions used by the Victorian…

By Amy Weiss

Tussie-mussies

Mar 27 2019

Weddings, funerals, festivals, and ceremonies — people have always had the impulse…

By Amy Weiss

The Language of Flowers

Mar 27 2019

Specimen Stories

Throughout time, people have assigned meaning to flowers, and many cultures have…

By Amy Weiss

Before & After: P. F. Zika 28277

Mar 25 2019

Specimen Stories

The unmounted herbarium specimen, as it arrived at the garden in the…

By Amy Weiss

Newspaper time capsule: B. Maguire 23559

Mar 22 2019

Specimen Stories

A trip to the field isn't always necessary to describe a new…

By Amy Weiss

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