Robert Merrill King field notes from the Department of Botany

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Description

This collection consists of 4 field books by Robert Merrill King, and 1 field book created by King with Thomas R. Soderstrom. King's field notes are made up of detailed lists of plants collected, and often include notes on abundance, habitat, and physical descriptions of the plants. King collected mainly in Mexico, but also in Panama, Costa Rica, and the United States.

Date Range

1954-1962

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

  • United States
  • Panama
  • Mexico
  • Costa Rica

Form/Genre

Collection record

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-141

Extent

5 field books

Physical Location

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