Specimens: 425,000+
Type specimens: ~1,000

Major groups represented:

• Leguminoseae
• Hydrophyllaceae

Arctic flora (Alaska) Geographic representation: Emphasis on the Great Basin

The Herbarium is recognized as a major regional center for the study of Western American plants.

Current research projects include endangered species and Mertensia. It also houses 12 fungi cases (6,500 specimens) and an ethnobotany collection.

To arrange to visit the herbarium, request specimen information, or request specimen loans, please contact Duane Atwood, the herbarium Collections Manager.