Contact Info

Christopher R. Hardy, Ph.D.
Curator of the Herbarium &
Professor
Department of Biology
Millersville University
288 Roddy Hall
50 E. Frederick St.
Millersville, PA 17551, USA
Phone: (717) 871-2312
Fax: (717) 872-3905
christopher.hardy[at]millersville.edu

Parksia articles

Moyer SL, CR Hardy. 2016. Botany of the Luceille Hagarman Reading Sculpture Garden. Parksia 5: 1-10.

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Scholarships

Scholarships and other financial opportunities for students can be found here.

News & Events

Aug: The Herbarium's Nature Atlas accrued its 10,000th species on Friday, August 30, with an entry for a Malayan civet, Viverra tangalunga, an unusual relative of the cat family native to the Malayan Peninsula and nearby islands.

Jul: The Herbarium surpassed 23,000 specimens on July 13 with a specimen of Japanese stiltgrass, Microstegium vimineum, collected by Micaela Nieves (Plant Sciences '25) in Shenk's Ferry Wildflower Preserve. With the cooperation of the Lancaster Conservancy, Micaela's thesis research seeks to document the flora of this Preserve that is popular with nature enthusiasts in the region. Her collection of Japanese stiltgrass is the first one to voucher the occurrence of this invasive species in the preserve.

Apr: Dr. Hardy presented a lecture on Forensic Botany at the Millersville Lioness Club (Apr 2).

Mar: Dr. Hardy will be lecturing on Forensic Botany at the Advanced Homicide Symposium of the Pennsylvania State Police (Mar 8, PSU Harrisburg).

Feb: Dr. Hardy will be speaking on "Herbaria & Forensic Botany" at the Lancaster County Garden Club (Feb 12).

Feb: Duncan Lynn (MU Plant Sciences '24) successively defended his honors thesis on the taxonomy and ethnobotany of taro in area markets. He has now accepted a job at Green Leaf Plants, a division of Aris Horticulture, Inc. Congraulations, Duncan! (Feb 12).

Jan: Dr. Hardy will be giving the talk "Case Studies in Forensic Botany" at the Biology Colloquium on Wednesday, Jan 31 (4 pm, Caputo 210).

Jan: Dr. Hardy will be sharing an overview of his recent forensic botany case work with the Elizabethtown Rotary Club on Monday, Jan 29 (6 pm).

Dec: David Modica ('23) successfully defended his honors thesis on the Allium green onion vegetable complex and will graduate this Winter. Congratulations David.

Oct: Dr. Hardy will be speaking about forensic botany in the Willow Valley Special Events series (Oct 19).

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Herbarium Associates

What is a Herbarium Associate?

John R. Ambler, PhD
Botanist
James C. Parks Herbarium
Millersville University
Interests: PA Floristics, Plant ecology, Invasive species management.

Nazli W. Hardy, PhD, MBA
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Millersville University
Interests: Biodiversity informatics; Network security; Internet education.

Scott L. Martin^MU'91, PWS (Professional Wetland Scientist)
Senior Scientist
ARM Group LLC
Interests: Wetland delineation; Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species Surveys; Biological Treasure Hunter

Howard J. Miller, Jr.
Viticulturist
James C. Parks Herbarium
Millersville University
Interests: Grape systematics; Viticultural science.

John R. Wallace, PhD
Professor of Biology
Millersville University
Interests: forensic use of algae in PMSI estimation; aquatic ecology; evolution.

Patrick J. Cooney, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Millersville University
Interests: Photography.

Jorge Mena-Alí , Ph.D.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Franklin & Marshall College
Interests: Ecology and evolution of host-pathogen interactions; Portulacaceae.

Zel Stoltzfus
Artist, Scientific Illustrator
http://zellustration.squarespace.com/
Interests: Scientific illustration.

 

Media

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BIOL 325 (Plant Sytematics)
Teaching Collection

(BIOL 325 Homepage)

Arranged taxonomically by major group, then family. Families to know in boldface. Taxa to know followed by useful links.

Pteridophytes sensu lato
Gymnosperms
Basal Angiosperms
Monocotyledon Angiosperms

• Monocots part 1
• Monocots part 2
• Monocots part 3

Basal Eudicot Angiosperms
Caryophyllid Angiosperms
Rosid Angiosperms

• Rosids part 1
• Rosids part 2
• Rosids part 3

Asterid Angiosperms

• Asterids part 1
• Asterids part 2
• Asterids part 3

Equisetaceae(horsetail family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Equisetum (horsetails & scouring-rushes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Lycopodiaceae (Clubmoss family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Diphasiastrum (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Huperzia (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection


• Lycopodium (clubmosses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Polypodiaceae sensu lato(leptosporangiate ferns; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Adiantum (maidenhair ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Asplenium (spleenworts) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Dennstaedtia (hayscented ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection


• Dryopteris (woodferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Onoclea (sensitive ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Polypodium (polypody ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection


• Polystichum (Christmas ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Pteridium (bracken ferns) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Cycadaceae (sago-cycad family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Cycas (sago-cycads, sago-palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Zamiaceae (zamia family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Zamia (zamias) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Ginkgoaceae (ginkgo family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Ginkgo (ginkgo, maidenhair tree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Taxaceae (yew family)

• Taxus (yews) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Cupressaceae (cypress family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Chamaecyparis (cypresses) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Juniperus (junipers & redcedars) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Thuja (arborvitae, white-cedar) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Pinaceae (pine family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Abies (firs) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Cedrus (cedars) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Larix (larches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Picea (spruces) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Pinus (pines) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Pseudotsuga (Douglas-firs) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Tsuga (hemlocks) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Annonaceae (custard-apple family)

• Asimina (pawpaw) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Aristolochiaceae (pipewort family)

• Asarum (wild-ginger) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Cabombaceae (cabomba family)

• Brasenia (water-shield) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Lauraceae (laurel family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Lindera (spicebush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Sassafras (sassafras) on Wikipedia, Google Images)
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Magnoliaceae (magnolia family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Liriodendron (tuliptree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Magnolia (magnolia) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Nymphaeaceae (watelily family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Nuphar (yellow pondlily, spadderdock) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Nymphaea (waterlily) on Nymphaea, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Piperaceae (pepper family)

• Peperomia (peperomia) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Monocots Part 1

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Alismataceae (water-plantain family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Alisma (water-plantain) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Sagittaria (arrowleaf) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Alliaceae (onion family)

• Allium (onions, garlics, ramps & chives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Araceae (aroid family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Arisaema (Jack-in-the-pulpit) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Lemna (duckweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Spirodela (greater duckweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Commelinaceae (dayflower & spiderwort family)

• Commelina (dayflowers) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Hemerocallidaceae (daylily family)

• Hemerocallis (daylilies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Iridaceae (iris family)

• Iris (irises) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Liliaceae (lily family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Lilium (lilies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Tulipa (tulips) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Smilacaceae (catbrier & greenbriar family)

• Smilax (dayflowers) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Cyperaceae (sedge family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Carex (sedge) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.
• Cyperus (sedge) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Juncaceae (rush family)

• Juncus (rush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Poaceae (grass family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Digitaria (crabgrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Eleusine (goosegrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Miscanthus (maidengrass, miscanthus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No specimens available.
• Panicum (panicgrass, switchgrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Pennisetum (feathergrass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Phragmites (reed grass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Phyllostachys (bamboo) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Setaria (foxtail grass) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Typhaceae (cattail family)

• Typha (cattails) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Asparagaceae (asparagus family)

• Agave (agaves & century-plants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.
• Yucca (yuccas & Joshua-trees) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Asphodelaceae (aloe family)

• Aloe (aloes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Arecaceae or Palmae (palm family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Chamaedorea (bamboo palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Phoenix (date palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Serenoa (saw-tooth palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Trachycarpus (windmill palms) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection
No photos.

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Bromeliaceae (bromeliad family)

• Aechmea (aechmeas, urn plants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Ananas (pineapples) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Musaceae (banana family)

• Musa (bananas & plantains) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Orchidaceae (orchid family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Cattleya (cattleya orchids) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Strelitziaceae (bird-of-paradise family)

• Strelitzia (bird-of-paradises) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Berberidaceae (boxwood family)

• Berberis (barberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Podophyllum (may-apple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Buxaceae (boxwood family)

• Pachysandra (pachysandra) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Papaveraceae (poppy family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Dicentra (Dutchman's Britches & related species) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Papaver (poppy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Platanaceae (planetree family)

• Platanus (sycamore, planetree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Ranunculaceae (buttercup family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Clematis (clematis) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Ranunculus (buttercup) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Cactaceae (cactus family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Cereus sensu lato (cereus cacti) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Opuntia sensu lato (prickly-pear cacti) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  
• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Phytolaccaceae (pokeweed family)

• Phytolacca (pokeweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Polygonaceae (buckwheat family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Persicaria (smartweed & related spp.) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Rosids Part 1

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Fabaceae (legume family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Albizia (mimosa tree) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Cercis (redbud) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Coronilla (crownvetch) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Robinia (black locust) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Trifolium (clover) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Rosaceae (rose family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Crataegus (hawthorn) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Duchesnea (Indian-strawberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Malus (apple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Prunus (cherry & relatives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Rosa (rose) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Rubus (raspberry & blackberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Violaceae (violet & pansy family)

• Viola (violets & pansies) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Cucurbitaceae (squash & gourd family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Echinocystis (prickly-cucumber) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Sicyos (burr-cucumber) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Vitaceae (grapevine family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Parthenocissus (Virginia creeper & Boston-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Vitis (grapes) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Fagaceae (beech & oak family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Fagus (beeches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Quercus (oaks) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Juglandaceae (walnut & hickory family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Carya (hickories) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Juglans (walnuts) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Altingiaceae (sweetgum family)

• Liquidambar (sweetgum) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Hamamelidaceae (witch-hazel family)

• Hamamelis (witch-hazel) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Betulaceae (birch family)

• Betula (birches) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Salicaceae (willow family)

• Salix (willow) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Brassicaceae (mustard family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Alliaria (garlic-mustard) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Brassica (mustard, rapeseed, turnip) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Thlaspi (penny cress) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection
 

Malvaceae (mallow family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Hibiscus (hibiscus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection
 

Rutaceae (rue & citrus family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Citrus (citrus) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection
 

Anacardiaceae (cashew family)

• Rhus (sumac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Toxicodendron (sumac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Cannabaceae (cannabis family)

• Celtis (hackberry & friends) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Moraceae (mulberry & fig family)

• Morus (mulberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Sapindaceae (soapberry family)

• Acer (maple) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Simaroubaceae (Quassia family)

• Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Urticaceae (Nettle family)

• Urtica (stinging nettle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

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Asterids Part 1

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Lamiaceae (mint family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Glechoma (ground-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Lamium (dead-nettles, henbits) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Mentha (mints) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Nepeta (catnips) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Ocimum (basils) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Plantaginaceae (plantain family)

• Plantago (plantains) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Veronica (speedwells) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Scrophulariaceae (figwort family)

• Buddleja (butterfly bush) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Solanaceae (nightshade family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Capsicum (chilis) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Petunia (petunias) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Physalis (ground-cherries & tomatillos) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Solanum (nightshades, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Asteraceae (aster family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Ageratina (snakeroots) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Chrysanthemum (chrysanthemums, mums) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Cirsium (thistles) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Rudbeckia (coneflower, black-eye Susan) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Solidago (goldenrods) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Symphyotrichum (asters) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Taraxacum (dandelions) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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Apiaceae (celery family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Conium (poison hemlock) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Daucus (carot, Queen Anne's lace) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

 

Ericaceae (heath family; family description on Wikipedia, Google Images)

• Rhododendron (rhododendron & azalea) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Vaccinium (blueberry & cranberry) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Other Taxa
  in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Apocynaceae (dogbane & milkweed family)

• Asclepias (milkweed) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

• Vinca (periwinkle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Aquifoliaceae (holly family)

• Ilex (holly & relatives) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Araliaceae (aralia family)

• Hedera (English-ivy) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle family)

• Lonicera (honeysuckle) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Cornaceae (dogwood family)

• Cornus (dogwood) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

Oleaceae (olive family)

• Fraxinus (ash) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection



• Syringa (lilac) on Wikipedia, Google Images
  and in the MVSC Teaching Collection

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1. James C. Parks Herbarium (Millersville University)
2. Millersville Flora Project on NatureAtlas
3. Plant images at PlantSystematics.org
4. Examples of Nice Herbarium Specimens (here)