DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Leave the plants in the press for about 5 days before checking again-I have found that most plants need about a week until fully dry, while some fleshier plants can take up to two weeks. Remove plants from the press as they are dry and readjust the pressure for those that remain.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mounting: Attach the specimen to the paper using a combination of neutral-pH PVA adhesive and gummed linen hanging tape. The label should include the plant name and author, plant family, description, location, date, collector and any other relevant details. The label should be placed on the bottom right-hand corner.

Detailed explanation-3: -To make a herbarium specimen, the plant is collected, and notes are made about it. The plant is then pressed until dry between blotters that absorb moisture and mounted onto a herbarium sheet with a suitable label.