The type is the first specimen bearing the new scientific name, and the one true example of the species. Since they are considered permanent reference specimens, types are the most important specimens in a herbarium; they anchor their species. The requirement for a type specimen is just one of the many rules for describing a new species.

When you collect a specimen, look for a plant that is representative of those in the population. If you are collecting an herb or a grass or other non-woody vascular plant, you should attempt to collect both the above-ground plant parts and the roots. Often the underground structures are very important in identifying the species.

2022年2月2日 · The value of herbarium specimens are improved by careful annotation. Annotations bring the scientific names of specimens up-to-date to conform with current species concepts. This helps herbaria organize their collections and they are an integral part of curatorial management. Annotations also document the use of specimens in research studies.

Nomenclatural type specimens are important elements of botanical nomenclature. The name of a taxon is permanently attached to the type, whether as a correct name or as a synonym. These valuable specimens should be given extra care and protection. The rules and practice of typification have changed over the years.

Plant specimens collected should fit the standard herbarium mounting paper, 11½ x 16½ inches. If the plant is small, the entire plant is collected; large plants should include plant parts that show the habit of growth. Extra blossoms, fruits, and some of …

With interest strong (or required by law) in accurate identification of threat-ened, endangered, and otherwise protected plant species, not to mention general interest in our natural heritage, many individuals and agencies prepare speci-mens to submit for identification to herbaria and competent individuals.

Careful labelling of plant samples is important and modern plant collectors record a wealth of useful information on the specimen label. A label typically includes the plant family, a first attempt to identify it, any popular (common) names used locally, plus …

2003年3月15日 · A herbarium (herbaria, plural) is a repository, a facility designed to ensure long-term preservation of scientific plant samples, generally referred to as specimens. The most meaningful analogy is to a library; herbaria are plant libraries, with the specimens corresponding to the pages in books.

A good specimen includes stems, leaves, flowers and fruits. Basal parts of grasses, sedges, ferns and bulbous plants are essential for identification. Underground parts e.g. tubers, rhizomes are important for some plant groups. The plant material should be fertile i.e. in flower or fruit (both if possible), as these characteristics

This document explains how to create and format a BRAHMS report template to produce labels for herbarium specimens. Two videos to accompany this document will be available from late September 2024. Diferent projects have diferent label requirements. In all cases, the design principals are similar.