F. R. Fosberg field book no. 99, begin with #54533, end with 54712

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Abstract

An inserted table of contents contains a full listing of localities and corresponding collector numbers. This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected by F. R. Fosberg from 11 March to 13 May 1973 on the Society Islands, French Polynesia. Collection numbers 54533-54712 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional notes on locality or physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.) Also included are some longer narrative notes on vegetation in various localities. The majority of the collecting was completed on Tetiaroa Atoll.

Date Range

1973

Start Date

Mar 11, 1973

End Date

May 13, 1973

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

  • Tetiaroa
  • Société, Îles de la
  • France
  • French Polynesia

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