Herbarium Collections
The collection is made up of the main specimen collection, as well as additional reference collections for use by students and the community. The Herbarium also holds a collection of botanical illustrations, digital flora images and a library, resources that are used as additional tools to assist in plant identification.
All of the collections are catalogued and digitised, and held on an internal access database platform whose data can be made available on request. In 2023 the collection was rehoused in a secure climate and pest-controlled storage area with separate workspaces for volunteers and students.
The collection can be accessed by appointment by contacting the Collections Manager.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.