Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
herbier
noun
/ˈhɜːr.bi.ər/
Definition
A collection of preserved plant specimens, usually mounted on sheets of paper and organized systematically, often used for scientific study or educational purposes.
Examples
- The researcher compiled an herbiers of local flora for his thesis.
- In botany class, we learned how to create our own herbier from collected samples.
- Many students visited the herbiers to study the characteristics of different species.
Meaning
Herbier refers to a scientific collection of dried plants that are used for reference in botany and ecology.
Synonyms
- herbarium
- plant collection
- botanical collection
