Queensland Herbarium
About the Queensland Herbarium
Find out about the Herbarium—the centre for research and information on Queensland ecosystems, plants and fungi.
How to identify specimens
Find out how to collect plant specimens and get them identified.
Our specimen collection
Botanists and members of the public collect, prepare and submit thousands of new specimens to the Queensland Herbarium each year.
Plant, fungi and algae research
Scientists describe, name and classify new species, improve existing classifications and provide identification services and tools to the public.
Publications
Read through our list of publications and the latest census of the Queensland flora available for you to access. Some of these publications are for sale but most are free.
Webinars, seminars and events
Find out about our webinars and events.
Ecology and conservation research
We need to understand ecological processes and the role of ecosystems, plants and animals to manage the natural environment.