Exploring the Botanical Treasures of Reading University: A Journey into the World of Plants

The video discusses the collection and study of rare plant specimens at Redding University. It highlights the university's hothouses, which contain living examples from every continent, and the specialized knowledge of botanists in propagation techniques. The herbarium holds over a quarter of a million dried plant samples, now accessible online. A new lavender species discovered in Morocco is added to the botanical database, aiding in the creation of a flora atlas. The online herbarium serves as a valuable tool for plant identification and tracking species distribution.

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