Lace Algae
Many of the red algae are incredibly delicate and beautiful, as exemplified…
A Horse, of Course
Collecting plants and algae was sometimes an artistic hobby, with dried or…
Ellen's Algae
See more of Ellen Hutchin's beautifully detailed marine algae collections.
Some Algae of Nova Scotia
Although the bulk of specimens that find their way into the New…
Britton's Chara
In the United States, there is no formal regulation for the endangered…
Gross
Sometimes collecting the perfect specimen means going places you'd rather not. Here…
Ellen's Illustrations
We know Ellen Hutchins produced hundreds of detailed watercolors of marine algae. Some…
#plantlove
Specimens contained in the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium represent the endless…
Journey of the US Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
One of the earliest and most impactful scientific expeditions led by the…
Point Judith
Can't get away to the beach? Let these field photographs and algae…
Floral Fireworks
When fireworks are needed, no matter the reason, these herbarium specimens will help…
Brown and Beautiful
Whether naturally brown, or turning brown during the preservation steps needed to create herbarium…
It's not easy being green
People might pass over these green specimens 'cause they're not standing out…
Seuss-ian Specimens
While the illustrations in books by Dr. Seuss depict fanciful folliage, reality…
Aquatic Hitchhikers
Although all plants need some water to grow, aquatic plants have adapted…