Collection number book # 12, nos. 22137-23144, Sept. 24, 1944 – Feb. 19, 1945, Colombia, Ecuador, and EUS

Abstract

An inserted table of contents contains a full listing of localities. This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected from 24 September 1944 to 19 February 1945 in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and the Eastern United States. Collector numbers 22137-23144 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, and sometimes detailed physical description of the specimen that includes its measurements, color, and other information. Some entries are diary-like. United States localities include Virginia. Colombia localities include but are not limited to Cundinarmarca, Boyaca, Tolima, and Caldas. Ecuador localities include but are not limited to Pichincha, Canar (Santo Tomas, Valley of Ventanillas), and Loja. Peru localities include (above Lima) and other locations. 203 pages of notes.

Date Range

1944-1945

Start Date

Sep 24, 1944

End Date

Feb 19, 1945

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

• Plants
• Botany

Place

• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Cundinamarca
• Pichincha
• United States
• Caldas
• Boyacá
• Tolima
• Cañar
• Peru
• Virginia
• Loja

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-040

Collection name

F. Raymond Fosberg field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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