The Calabash in Capoeira Music
The Berimbau is the musical instrument played in capoeira. It consists of a…
July in the Native Plant Garden
The Native Plant Garden is looking lovely right now! Some plants that…
Dog Days of Summer: Good Dog!
Cabinet of CuriositiesWhat's in a name?
Dogs have a special place in our lives, as trusting companions and…
The Lackluster Major William Rich
Major William Rich was selected to be the botanist on the U. S.…
Where the Gold was First Discovered
Cabinet of CuriositiesExpeditions
Herbarium specimens have been collected at poignant points in history. Major William Rich was…
Floating Flowers
If you're staying cool this summer in your favorite swimming hole, here are…
Ghost Forests of the Mid-Atlantic
One of the most visually apparent impacts of climate change are the emerging…
Herbarium Specimens Show Changes in Carbon Dioxide Levels
It has been documented that since the industrial revolution there has been an…
Herbarium Specimens Show Changes in the Landscape
Changing climate means changing landscapes. Herbarium specimens document what plants are growing in…
Phenology and Herbarium Specimens
As habitats get warmer, a plant's life cycle can change. For example, when spring…
Climate Research and Herbarium Specimens
Climate research requires lots of data. Data about the conditions on earth now,…
Studying the DNA of Herbarium Specimens
Molecular biologists study the DNA of plants. They use this data to identify…
Botanical Lessons
Botany students must learn the structures of flowers in all their intricate variety.…
Mums the Word
With their vibrant purples, deep reds and bright yellows, Mums (or Chrysanthemums) are always…
Christmas Tree Species
Though most Christmas trees are in the pine family, Pinaceae, they are…
Surviving the Fires of Australia
Amid the tragedy of the Australian fires, the Wollemi Pine is a…
An Unrequited Botanical Love Story
The love of botany is responsible for both fostering and hindering this…