A herbarium is basically a botanical museum containing dried specimens of different plant species. These specimens show the leaves, flowers and/or fruits of the plant, its scientific name, and the date and locality of collection. Supplemental information on local uses, nomenclature, or the ecology of the plant are also frequently included. Careful comparison with these specimens can be used to identify a species.
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