F. R. Fosberg field book # 107, begin with # 56903

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Abstract

This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected by F. R. Fosberg from 2 November to 26 December 1977 in Switzerland; Germany; Pakistan; India; Ceylon (now Sri Lanka); France; and Virginia. Collector numbers 56903-57371 are included. Specimen list includes scientific name, date, locality, collector number, with occasional physical descriptions of specimens (size, color, etc.) Also included are some longer narrative notes describing vegetation in various localities.

Date Range

1977

Start Date

Nov 02, 1977

End Date

Dec 26, 1977

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

  • Pakistan
  • United States
  • Sri Lanka
  • France
  • Virginia
  • Switzerland
  • Germany
  • India

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