Herbarium of Taipei Botanical Garden, Historical research facility in Zhongzheng District, Taiwan
The Herbarium of Taipei Botanical Garden is a research facility that stores over 500,000 plant specimens and maintains an important seed bank for scientific work. The collection serves researchers and students as the foundation for botanical studies and conservation projects.
The herbarium was founded in 1924 during Japanese rule and was the first specialized plant preservation facility in Taiwan's history. After Taiwan's independence, it developed into an important center for botanical research and contributed to the study of local plant life.
The herbarium shows how people in Taiwan have studied and documented the natural world. The collection tells the story of which plants grow on the island and why this plant diversity matters to local science.
The facility is open to visitors on several days of the week and is located near public transportation in Zhongzheng District. It is wise to call ahead or check online to see if advance registration is needed, as this is a research facility with limited access.
The herbarium works internationally with European botanical institutions to research and protect plant species. This collaboration allows Taiwan's scientists to share knowledge with experts from around the world and vice versa.
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