How do you prepare your own herbarium sheets? What are the different tools you carry with you while collecting plants for the preparation of a herbarium? What information should a preserved plant material on the herbarium sheet provide for taxonomical studies?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

For preparing a herbarium sheet, paper is cut in the desired length →say, 29 x 41 cm.)

Dried specimen is taken and mounted on the sheers with the help of glue. You may use cellotape if desired.

Labels are out underneath each specimen.

Collections tools will include:

1. Digger

2. Knife and Scissors

3. Newspaper

4. Blotting sheet

5. Plant press

6. Notebook

7. Magnifying glass

The information that will be provided:

1. Scientific name of specimen

2. Taxonomical details

3. Common name

4. Collector’s name

5. Place of collection

6. Date and Time