SIU Herbarium
The SIU herbarium originated in 1878 and currently contains over 185,000 specimens. It is located in room 424 in the Life Science 2 building on the Carbondale campus of Southern Illinois University. Although collections are worldwide (esp. Australia), the majority are from the United States and Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. Important collections are those from: R. Athey, W. M. Bailey, S. R. Bennett, A. Chase, A. H. Curtiss, O. Degener, H. K. D. Eggert, J. Fowler, G. H. French, D. C. Ingram, G. N. Jones, F. B. Lenzie, E. J. Palmer, A. E. Radford, C. M. Rector, F. G. Renner, F. H. Sargent, J. R. Swayne, R. D. Thomas, F. H. Utech, and G. R. Vassey.
Scheduled Hours
The Herbarium is open throughout the day to Plant Biology faculty and students. Other individuals wishing to consult the Herbarium, or those from Plant Biology needing assistance, should arrive during the scheduled hours posted below or make prior arrangements with the Curator or Assistant Curator. We also recommend that individuals visiting from outside the local area contact us in advance so that we can ensure that someone will be ready to assist you upon your arrival.
Monday: 8-10 am, 1-2 pm
Tuesday: 8-12 am
Wednesday: 8-10 am, 1-5 pm
Thursday: 8-11 am
Friday: 1-5 pm
Loan Policies and Procedures
All requests for loans should be made to the Curator:
Dr. Nancy GarwoodOffice: Life Science 2, room 425
Telephone: 618-453-3236
Email: ngarwood@plant.siu.edu