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Research and Collections

Our research staff undertake a broad range of activity to advance the field of botany.

Research Expertise

The expertise of our staff cover a range of areas in research and gathering information for the various collections

Research Themes

We have a strategic approach to science and research, built around four key research themes

Facilities

Our laboratories and equipment enable us to undertake varied research

Vascular Plant Collection

More than 800,000 vascular plants are housed in our vaults

Non-vascular Plant Collection

We holds thousands of specimens of 'cryptogams' or non-vascular plants including the traditional groups: algae, bry

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