THE HERBARIUM

A herbarium is a vital resource for research on biodiversity, ecology, and evolution. It is a primary data source consisting of dried and labeled plant specimens that have been organized to facilitate retrieval and archival storage. A herbarium is similar to a library, but it stores information in biological form as pressed, dried, and annotated plant specimens.Herbarium and museum collections serve as the foundation for learning about the world's biodiversity. Additionally, herbarium specimens provide materials for research on DNA variation, genome structure, and gene expression. The BSED Science Virtual Museum of Natural History has curated a collection of plant specimens from the Philippines to highlight the country's biological diversity.

THE EARTH HAS MORE THAN 80,000 SPECIES OF EDIBLE PLANTS.

If you’re ever in the mood to try something new, the good news is that there is certainly food you haven’t tasted yet growing somewhere in the world.

Convention on Biological Diversity. .

To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 1 (PalaONE) click here.

To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 2 (South CotabaTWO) click here.

To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 3 (La THREEnidad Benguet) click here.

To access the curated plant specimens by BSED SC Group 4 (FOURto Galera/Princesa) click here.