Collection name:

Robert W. Read Field Books 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

Postcards

Place:

Panama

Chiriquí, Provincia de

Date Range:

1985-1995

Start Date:

1985

End Date:

1995

Abstract:

This field book includes the notes of Robert W. Read from 1985 to 1995. The notes document botanical collections in Panama, as well observations of plants cultivated in greenhouses. Collector numbers 85-1 through 95-2 are included. Specimen entries generally include collector number, scientific name, locality, and observations about physical appearance and abundance / rarity. Localities in Panama include: Chiriqui Province, and possibly others. Includes fruit and seed measurements.

Topic:

Botany  Search this

Accession #:

SIA Acc. 12-356

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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Robert W. Read Field Books from the Department of Botany

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Read, Robert W.

Data Source:

Smithsonian Field Book Project

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI4747