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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

Picnic in Central Park

Apr 6 2020

ExpeditionsSpecimen Stories

Since its completion in 1876, Central Park has been a favorite destination…

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By Leanna M. Feder

Rice and its Wild Relatives

Sep 26 2019

Specimen Stories

Humans have been farming rice for approximately 10,000 years. The two major…

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By Leanna M. Feder

Fun with Fibers

Feb 16 2024

Works of Art

What do you think of when you picture where fiber comes from?…

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By Kelcie Brown, Tara Allen, Ginger A. Apolo, Laura Briscoe, Leanna M. Feder, Deirdre Franks, Elizabeth A. Gjieli, Tallia Maglione, Emily B. Sessa, Nicole Tarnowsky, Kimberly A. Watson