G. W. R. Davidson field book

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Description

This collection includes one field book containing a list of botanical specimens collected in Guatemala by G. W. R. Davidson from 29 April to 5 June 1914. Collector numbers 1-101 are included. Each entry includes taxonomic name of specimen, native name and sometimes local uses, sometimes elevation, specific locality (e.g., mountain above Trece Aguas), if a photo was taken, and part of specimen collected (e.g., section of leaf; section of trunk; young inflorescence). Localities include, but are not limited to, Trece Aguas (Alta Verapaz), Salama, and the garden at Sipacate (Alta Verapaz).

Date Range

1914

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

  • Plantae
  • Plants

Place

Guatemala

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-023

Extent

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library