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University of Manitoba Vascular Plant Herbarium - Bryophytes (WIN)

The Vascular Plant Herbarium of the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Manitoba (WIN) houses the most extensive collection of dried preserved vascular plants of Manitoba (85,000 specimens), dating from 1900-present. These include a large number of specimens from the Hudson Bay Lowlands, particularly Wapusk National Park. In addition, there are significant collections from tall grass prairie, boreal, and alvar habitats. The genus Carex is especially well-represented in our collection.

Contacts:

Address:

University of Manitoba Herbarium
Department of Biological Sciences
212B Biological Sciences Building
50 Sifton Road
Winnipeg, MB   R3T 2N2
CA
[1] 204 474 6994, [1] 204 474 9208
http://www.winherbarium.weebly.com

Collection Statistics

  • 1,518 specimen records
  • 1,019 (67%) georeferenced
  • 1,512 (100%) identified to species
  • 49 families
  • 110 genera
  • 304 species
  • 317 total taxa (including subsp. and var.)

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Collection Type: Preserved Specimens
Management: Live Data managed directly within data portal
Last Update: 24 July 2024
Global Unique Identifier: dadf2d69-41be-4449-ae97-e2e61f912700
Digital Metadata: EML File
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