Herbaria

Herbaria
Herbarium Her*ba"ri*um, n.; pl. E. {Herbariums}, L. {Herbaria}. [LL., fr. L. herba. See {Herb}, and cf. {Arbor}, {Herbary}.] 1. A collection of dried specimens of plants, systematically arranged. --Gray. [1913 Webster]

2. A book or case for preserving dried plants. [1913 Webster]


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