Marion Ownbey Herbarium.
| Department Location at WSU | Marion Ownbey Herbarium |
| Description | The Marion Ownbey Herbarium (WS) is a collection of nearly 370,000 specimens of vascular and non vascular plants and lichens. The Herbarium includes plants from around the world, although those of the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and California form the majority of the collection. (from the Herbarium website: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/) NOTE: Please add information about relevant voucher collections (at least the names) The Herbarium also holds a collection of photographic slides (primarily of plants and landscapes), maps, and a small reference library. |
| Subjects or Keywords | Native plants of the Palouse |
| Type of Material | Plant specimens |
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| Extent/volume (linear feet, number of items, etc.) | Approximately 370,000 specimens |
| Source or Provenance | The specimens in the Herbarium have been obtained from a variety of sources; two particularly important collections were received from Walla Walla College and from Wilhelm Suksdorf. |
More Information |
Detailed descriptive information is available on the Herbarium website: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wsherb/ The website includes lists of local floras. |
| Access Use and Information | This collection is available for research use. For information about access to collections, please see the Herbarium website: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~wsherb/ for visitor and contact information. |
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