After the curator of Acadia University's E.C. Smith Herbarium was laid off last week, students and those who work in the field of conservation are worried about the fate of the facility.

From grave robberies to missing person cases, moss samples offer crucial clues about when and where crimes occurred, highlighting the power of forensic botany.

The federally threatened plant commonly known as Tiny Tim was discovered in Oklahoma within the past few years. Now it’s on ...

Imagine the smell of decades-old Valerian as you look at plants from the 1800s; while these specimens seem like something that can only be read about in history books, they are just a few examples of ...

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A new study demonstrates how herbaria can be valuable resources for studying the impact over time of large herbivores on perennial plant populations. The study uses historically collected plant ...

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Ever wondered what it’s like to work in a herbarium? Probably not, unless you’re someone with a deep niche interest in botany. But did you know that our island has its very own herbarium located ...

The seaweed, or marine algae, that you find in the ocean and washed up on the shore is a valuable source of information and innovation that can be important for art, science and sustainable climate ...

The SPRH is like a living library of nature, a place for learning and training, and a way to connect Pacific people with their natural environment and cultural roots. The Centre for Sustainable ...

Herbaria, or "museums for plants," house millions of samples collected over centuries. Stanford biologist Barnabas Daru shares how modern technology can unlock this treasure trove, providing ...

The University of Colorado Herbarium houses the world’s most complete documentation of Colorado flora. Located in the basement of the Clare Small Arts and Sciences building, the herbarium’s collection ...