The University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS) is within the top 100 herbarium collections in the world, preserving and cataloging more than half a million specimens. Researchers, scholars, educators and students pursuing careers across a variety of fields use these resources to better understand our natural world and find answers to tomorrow’s challenges.
Established in 1891, our herbarium is the oldest and most diverse collection of its kind in Florida. It houses collections from around the world, with a special focus on the southeastern United States and the Caribbean region. Thousands of botanists, naturalists, conservationists and citizen scientists have contributed specimens and data to create a catalogue of plant life that tells the story of our natural history.
We are proud to mentor University of Florida students earning degrees toward a variety of careers in research, education and conservation, as well as work with volunteer organizations like the Florida Master Gardener Program to foster a close connection to people involved with hobby gardening, agricultural improvements and wildlife ecosystems.
The Friends of the UF Herbarium Endowment is especially important for supporting student travel, fieldwork, and curatorial work in the herbarium, allowing continued research into plant biodiversity and ecological resilience.
Make a giftFriends of the UF Herbarium Endowment – supports botanical research, specimen collecting and processing, and day-to-day herbarium operations
