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Description
The Herbarium is an internationally important collection. It contains approximately 120,000 specimens and consists of material that is worldwide in scope, with the British and South-East Asian collections forming the core of the collection. The collection has been brought together by a number of past professors, including James Trail, William MacGillivray and W.G. Craib. The oldest specimen in the Herbarium is of Gentiana campestris dating from 1772.
The specimens are catalogued according to Dandy(British) and Bentham and Hooker (all other material) and are grouped geographically and include mosses, lichen and algaes.
Displays from the permanent collection in the Zoology Museum, King's College Mon - Fri 9am -5pm (except public holidays).
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Facilities
Library
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics
Study facilities
