Oxford University Herbaria Collections

Oxford University Herbaria had its origins in the mid-seventeenth century with the foundation of the Oxford Physic Garden. Today it comprises approximately one million specimens, of which there are at least 35,000 types. Most taxonomic groups and geographical regions are represented.The Herbaria comprise three principal collections: a) Fielding-Druce Herbarium (OXF): worldwide collection, including all pre-1796 and British holdings. b) Daubeny Herbarium (FHO): former herbarium of the forestry department and particularly strong in African woody species. c) Xylarium (FHOw): wood block and microscope slide collection.