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Plants collected on the Wilkes Expedition, 1838-42

Catalog Data

Collection name:
Timothy E. Wilcox Field Notes from the Department of Botany
Physical Description:
1 folder
Physical Location:
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library
Sublocation:
Box 1 Folder 3
Record type:
Fieldbook record
Object Type:
Field notes
Place:
United States
Arizona
Date Range:
1838-1942, 1893
Start Date:
1893
End Date:
1893
Abstract:
This item consists of two lists of plants collected on the United States Exploring Expedition (also known as "Wilkes Expedition" from 1838 to 1842. The lists were possibly compiled by Timothy E. Wilcox, though no names are indicated on the item. The lists are stamped by the U.S. National Herbarium stamp in 1893. Collector numbers 6719 through 7932 and 7342 through 8341 are included. Entries list collector number, scientific name, and nation or island group collected.
Topic:
Botany  Search this
Accession #:
SIA Acc. 12-431
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.
See more records from this collection:
Timothy E. Wilcox Field Notes from the Department of Botany
See more records associated with this person:
Wilcox, Timothy E.
See more records associated with this expedition:
United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Data Source:
Smithsonian Field Book Project
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:fbr_item_MODSI4829