Feb 1975, Brasil, 3400 -

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Abstract

This field book consists of the field notes of Robert W. Read from a collecting trip to Brazil in 1975. The field notes include: narrative notes describing landscape and vegetation, entries for specimens collected, specimen labels (throughout entries), sketches, notes on photographs taken, and pressed specimens. Collector numbers 3400 through 3666 are included. Specimen entries generally include collector number, scientific name, locality, and observations about physical appearance and abundance / rarity. Localities include: Bahia, CEPEC. Includes correspondence with Dan Nicolson on species of Montrichardia.

Date Range

1975

Start Date

1975

End Date

1975

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

  • Brazil
  • Bahia

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Sketches
  • Correspondence

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-356

Collection name

Robert W. Read Field Books from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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