University of Melbourne Herbarium, Herbarium at University of Melbourne, Australia.
The University of Melbourne Herbarium maintains a collection of 150,000 preserved plant specimens, including vascular plants, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, and marine algae.
Founded in 1926, the herbarium incorporated collections from Burnley Horticultural College and Victorian School of Forestry to establish a substantial botanical research facility.
The herbarium contributes to global plant research through its extensive specimen database, supporting studies in systematics, conservation biology, and environmental changes.
Researchers and visitors can access the herbarium collections and digital resources every day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the School of BioSciences.
The facility houses specimens from diverse locations including Lord Howe Island, Macquarie Island, Hawaii, Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef.
Part of: University of Melbourne, Australasian Virtual Herbarium
Address: Dallas Brooks Dr & Birdwood Avenue, Royal Botanic Gardens, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia 3004
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00
Phone: +61392522300
Website: https://biosciences.unimelb.edu.au/engage/the-university-of-melbourne-herbarium
GPS coordinates: -37.79722,144.96000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:11
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