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Contributing Specimens to the Collections

The University of Michigan Herbarium (MICH) is an active and growing collection, and appreciates donations of high-quality, well-documented specimens subject to the requirements listed below.

We accept specimens that meet the following criteria:

●     Appropriate for the MICH collection: specimen falls within the scope of MICH strengths and priorities for growth (see below), or serves as a voucher for research.

●     Good condition: well-preserved typically by drying, minimally fragmented, and with sufficient material to be identifiable.

●     Well-documented: specimen accompanied by a determination and collection metadata in the form of a specimen label and if possible a digital spreadsheet (example spreadsheet available upon request[1] [2] t).

●     Legally obtained and transported: specimen was collected and transported in accordance with state, federal, and international laws and regulations. Permits, if applicable, must be provided before we can accept specimens.

Please read the guidelines below and contact us (MICH-inquiry@umich.edu) before collecting or shipping specimens intended to be deposited at the University of Michigan Herbarium (MICH).