Studying the DNA of Herbarium Specimens
Molecular biologists study the DNA of plants. They use this data to identify…
Herbarium Specimens Show Changes in Carbon Dioxide Levels
It has been documented that since the industrial revolution there has been an…
Mums the Word
With their vibrant purples, deep reds and bright yellows, Mums (or Chrysanthemums) are always…
Milestones
Since its inception NYBG has focused on building an extensive and valuable herbarium…
View of Sítio Burle Marx
This Calathea species was collected by botanist Helen Kennedy in Roberto Burle…
Pitcher Plants
Pitcher Plants sometimes attract insects to their specialized leaves with nectar or…
The Calabash in Capoeira Music
The Berimbau is the musical instrument played in capoeira. It consists of a…
Christmas Tree Species
Though most Christmas trees are in the pine family, Pinaceae, they are…
John Torrey
John Torrey (1796-1873) is considered one of the most influential American botanists…
Surviving the Fires of Australia
Amid the tragedy of the Australian fires, the Wollemi Pine is a…
Ancient plant DNA
Using a NYBG herbarium specimen, PhD grad student Lizzie Joyce turned back…