State Herbarium of South Australia

The State Herbarium of South Australia is a botanical research center in Adelaide that houses extensive collections of plant specimens from diverse ecosystems across the region. The institution occupies a historic building next to the Adelaide Botanic Garden and maintains dried plant samples systematically organized for scientific study and comparison.

The herbarium was established in 1954 as part of the Adelaide Botanic Garden and incorporated early plant collections assembled by Richard Schomburgk in 1875. The institution grew over subsequent decades into a major research facility, continuously acquiring and cataloging plant specimens from the region.

The herbarium serves as a place where botanists and visitors can examine dried plant specimens and understand the regional flora. The collection reflects the natural diversity of South Australia and attracts researchers who study and catalog the plant species that grow in the area.

The building sits directly next to the Adelaide Botanic Garden and operates during standard weekday hours; plan your visit during regular business days. Keep in mind this is an active research facility, so visitors should approach it as a working laboratory rather than a traditional museum space.

The herbarium focuses not only on South Australian plants but also collects introduced species that have arrived in the region. This combination of native and arrived plants makes the collection a valuable record for understanding how the vegetation of the area has shifted over time.

Part of: Australasian Virtual Herbarium

GPS coordinates: -34.91740,138.61390

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48