February 4, 2026
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The Road to Herbaria: How Pressed Plants Teach us about Biology, Beauty, and Botanical History

The Economic Botanist07 mins

This article is about pressed plants teach us about nature and science. “Plants may not walk, but their legacy travels far—through pages, pixels, and the people who cherish them.” – The Economic Botanist You’re about to journey down the road to herbaria—an exciting route that shows how dried plant specimens became more than just pressed…

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Herbaria: The Importance in Botany and Plant Conservation

The Economic Botanist09 mins

This article is about the importance of herbaria in botany and plant conservation, and how these collections of preserved plant specimens support research, track biodiversity, and help the conservation of endangered species. “Each herbarium specimen is a snapshot in time, helping botanists trace biodiversity, support scientific discovery, and safeguard threatened plant species for generations to…

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