Alternate Title:

Smith, field notes, Fiji, 1953  Search this

Collection name:

Albert C. Smith Field Notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description:

1 field book

Physical Location:

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

Record type:

Fieldbook record

Object Type:

Field notes

Place:

Fiji

Taveuni

Somosomo

Viti Levu

Date Range:

1953

Start Date:

19530811

End Date:

19531210

Abstract:

This field book includes a list of plants collected by A. C. Smith in Fiji in 1953. Collector numbers 8276 through 9550 are included. Smith collected phanerogams, grasses, ferns, and cryptogams. Entries list: collector number, scientific name, local name / uses, habit, habitat, altitude (ft), date, flower and fruit notes, locality, "wood from", and no spec. Localities include: Taveuni, Waiyero, Mt. Manuka, Somosomo, Viti Levu, and possibly others. Includes a chart listing number of specimens collected of each type (phanerogams, grasses, etc.) for accession purposes.

Topic:

Botany  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-399

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.

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Albert C. Smith Field Notes from the Department of Botany

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Smith, Albert C.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI4237