Pressed for time
Home to three million preserved plant and fungi specimens, encompassing over 300 years of biodiversity, the herbarium at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific resource of worldwide importance.
Take a journey through time, over land and sea, and discover how the herbarium might shape our future in this new exhibition.
Explore intriguing stories behind diverse specimens and uncover the vital role this collection plays in tackling today鈥檚 urgent challenge of protecting and restoring biodiversity.
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Home to three million preserved plant and fungi specimens, encompassing over 300 years of biodiversity, the herbarium at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific resource of worldwide importance.
Take a journey through time, over land and sea, and discover how the herbarium might shape our future in this new exhibition.
Explore intriguing stories behind diverse specimens and uncover the vital role this collection plays in tackling today鈥檚 urgent challenge of protecting and restoring biodiversity.
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