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Inside the Steere Herbarium: George Washington Carver and Grasses

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Carver’s achievements in agriculture are well documented. What is much less known, however, is Carver’s love of grasses. Read More

History & People

Late Bloomer: The Short, Prolific Career of Ynes Mexia

Posted in History & People

Ynes Mexia, a Mexican-American botanical collector and explorer who began her career in 1925, became the most accomplished female botanical collector of her time both ... Read More

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