Research Collections
In addition to our education programs and exhibits, the Bean Life Science Museum is home to several research collections for use by BYU faculty and the larger academic community. If you would like more info on a particular collection, you can contact one of the curators listed on each collection tab.
Vascular Plant Collection
Specimens: ~ 600,000
Type specimens: ~2,000
Major Groups include: ferns and fern allies, gymnosperms, and flowering plants
The herbarium at BYU is recognized internationally by the acronym BRY. The vascular plant portion has world wide geographic representation, with strong emphasis on the Great Basin & Intermountain West. The Herbarium is recognized as a major regional center for the study of Western American plants and is equally important as resource for student research and learning.
Specimen digitization is a priority in the collection. The databased portion of over 300,000 specimens can be searched online via intermountainbiota.org.
Type specimens: ~2,000
Major Groups include: ferns and fern allies, gymnosperms, and flowering plants
The herbarium at BYU is recognized internationally by the acronym BRY. The vascular plant portion has world wide geographic representation, with strong emphasis on the Great Basin & Intermountain West. The Herbarium is recognized as a major regional center for the study of Western American plants and is equally important as resource for student research and learning.
Specimen digitization is a priority in the collection. The databased portion of over 300,000 specimens can be searched online via intermountainbiota.org.
Clint Whipple
Assistant Curator
Phone: 801 422-9293
Room: 3106
Phone: 801 422-9293
Room: 3106