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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationCyperaceae: Cyperus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00342654
CollectorA. Gray
CountryEgypt
StateAswan
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Egypt: Aswan
LocalityIn first cataract [Nile River]
Georeference24.078° N, 32.878° E
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/22f94bf7-9949-46e4-a9a9-610f868dbbd1
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00342654
HerbariumGH
FamilyCyperaceae
Determination Cyperus articulatus Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Annotation Text(→ C. corymbosus Rottb.)
FamilyCyperaceae
Determination Cyperus sp.
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2012]
Determination Remarks [label name]
PhenologyFruit
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ClassificationOrobanchaceae: Striga
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00395378
Other Barcodes on Sheet00395377
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/252f2072-c93b-4bc5-8bd6-3d9bbc21fd6f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00395378
HerbariumGH
FamilyOrobanchaceae
Determination Striga hermonthica (Delile) Bentham
Determined byMohamed, Kamal I.
Date Determined1991-05-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCactaceae: Epiphyllum
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01875056
CollectorA. Gray
CountryUnited States of America
StateMassachusetts
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Massachusetts: Middlesex County: Cambridge
LocalityHort. Cantab. [Harvard Botanical Garden]
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2c26b1bf-824c-414e-b386-bd483f816a20
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01875056
HerbariumGH
FamilyCactaceae
Determination Epiphyllum ackermannii Haworth
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Phaius
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02388789
CollectorA. Gray
CountryUnited States of America
StateMassachusetts
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Massachusetts: Middlesex County: Cambridge
LocalityHort. Cantab.
Date Collected1869-04-11
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/f18d0279-68b0-4026-b22f-0210d5ae197d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02388789
HerbariumGH
Previous ownershipAMES 74814
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Phaius tankervilleae (L'Heritier) Blume
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationSolanaceae: Hyoscyamus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00813220
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/422f1c5c-7254-4a8b-96ab-a98867428641
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00813220
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Hyoscyamus muticus Linnaeus
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Hyoscyamus muticus Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [label name]
Annotation TextScopolia mutica Dun.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationPoaceae: Sporobolus
Classification 1Poaceae: Crypsis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02444666
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/4651f2df-1e01-48e5-821d-099489361d1d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02444666
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Sporobolus schoenoides (Linnaeus) P. M. Peterson
Determination Remarks [current name]
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Crypsis schoenoides (Linnaeus) Lamarck
Determination Remarks [filed under]
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Crypsis sp.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPoaceae: Cynodon
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02444693
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ab66d7db-0c0b-42d0-a19b-b677a0974d9f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02444693
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Cynodon dactylon (Linnaeus) Persoon
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationSolanaceae: Nicotiana
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00814027
Other Barcodes on Sheet01539244
CollectorA. Gray
CountryEgypt
GeographyAfrica: Africa (Region) (Region): Egypt
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b6361340-e0fa-45f9-b397-3a94a25e387b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00814027
HerbariumGH
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Nicotiana rustica Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPoaceae: Desmostachya
Classification 1Poaceae: Eragrostis
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02447329
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/641d4f32-667b-4155-a7ac-8caadf69efda
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02447329
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Desmostachya bipinnata (Linnaeus) Stapf
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Eragrostis aegyptiaca (Willdenow) Delile
Determination
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksHalfa Grass; [originally filled as Eragrostis aegyptiaca]

ClassificationPoaceae: Sporobolus
Classification 1Poaceae: Vilfa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02447611
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e02c1b39-e333-44bc-8505-a30e85902197
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02447611
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Sporobolus spicatus (Vahl) Kunth
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Annotation Text(Label de. = Vilfa sp.)
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Sporobolus sp.
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Vilfa sp.
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPoaceae: Aristida
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02447716
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectAfrican Plants TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2b18439a-7b97-4924-ae3c-d5607edbb379
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02447716
HerbariumGH
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Aristida adscensionis Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyPoaceae
Determination Aristida adscensionis var. festucoides (Poiret) Henrard
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationMimosaceae: Vachellia
Classification 1Mimosaceae: Acacia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00977701
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2e4e4165-6b46-4b3f-aaac-8494ed1aab9f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00977701
HerbariumGH
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Vachellia nilotica (Linnaeus) P. J. H. Hurter & D. J. Mabberley
Determination Remarks [current name]
Annotation TextProbably collected at or near the First Cataract
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Acacia nilotica (Linnaeus) Willdenow ex Delile
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationMimosaceae: Vachellia
Classification 1Mimosaceae: Acacia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289862
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/dba506a5-dc53-4a65-878f-103f7009efb9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289862
HerbariumGH
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Vachellia nilotica (Linnaeus) P. J. H. Hurter & D. J. Mabberley
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [current name]
Annotation TextProbably collected at of=r near the first cataract
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Acacia nilotica (Linnaeus) Willdenow ex Delile
Determination Remarks [filed under]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksSont

ClassificationConvolvulaceae: Ipomoea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289859
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b25e353b-96ab-4745-81da-f05726b9a42f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289859
HerbariumGH
FamilyConvolvulaceae
Determination Ipomoea cairica (Linnaeus) Sweet
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationMoraceae: Ficus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289860
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/def882fd-16cc-42cd-b90a-7473eff67082
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289860
HerbariumGH
FamilyMoraceae
Determination Ficus sycomorus Linnaeus
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyMoraceae
Determination Ficus sycomorus Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationMimosaceae: Albizia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289861
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/bf9bf930-7fa8-4123-b185-ad788232d780
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289861
HerbariumGH
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Albizia lebbeck (Linnaeus) Bentham
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Determination
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
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ClassificationConvolvulaceae: Convolvulus
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289853
Other Barcodes on Sheet02289854
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/aafff941-ec99-4f07-bbb2-06e13e0fe038
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289853
HerbariumGH
FamilyConvolvulaceae
Determination Convolvulus arvensis Linnaeus
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyConvolvulaceae
Determination Convolvulus arvensis Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationTamaricaceae: Tamarix
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289856
Other Barcodes on Sheet02289855
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/6f966bad-9cc7-481a-a54f-a73c192b6730
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289856
HerbariumGH
FamilyTamaricaceae
Determination Tamarix africana Poiret
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyTamaricaceae
Determination Tamarix africana Poiret
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationTamaricaceae: Tamarix
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289857
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityEgypt & Nubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fa863b8a-1ae5-4bdb-953c-a6b1f188cec0
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289857
HerbariumGH
FamilyTamaricaceae
Determination Tamarix africana Poiret
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
FamilyTamaricaceae
Determination Tamarix africana Poiret
Determination Remarks [label name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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ClassificationMimosaceae: Mimosa
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02289858
CollectorA. Gray
GeographyAfrica
LocalityNubia
Date Collected1869
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d7bbdb39-e633-46ed-b3b3-715da2921ae5
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02289858
HerbariumGH
FamilyMimosaceae
Determination Mimosa pigra Linnaeus
Determined byMilby, Allen Wilson
Date Determined2024-02-19
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
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