electronic herbarium

An electronic herbarium is a digital collection of preserved plant specimens and related information. Instead of physical presses, samples are photographed or scanned, and data such as species, location, and collection date are stored in an online database. This system allows researchers, students, and the public to access detailed plant records remotely, facilitating research, conservation, and education. Electronic herbaria make botanical information more widely available, easier to share, and easier to update, supporting the study and protection of plant diversity around the world.