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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationHippocastanaceae: Aesculus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00050574
Type StatusType
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateOhio
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Ohio
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0ca8e10c-c7cd-4064-ae0b-fddb2ec86366
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00050574
HerbariumGH
FamilyHippocastanaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Aesculus ohioensis Riddell
Verified byR. L. Stuckey
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Aesculus ohioensis Riddell) Syn. Fl. West. States 1835. 34.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationByttneriaceae: Riddellia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00052399
Type StatusProbable Isotype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana: Orleans County: New Orleans
Date Collected [Sep]
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/1b0f3cff-ff4c-472f-aa27-a89655e50c4b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00052399
HerbariumGH
FamilyByttneriaceae
Type StatusProbable Isotype
Probable Isotype of Riddellia antiphylla Rafinesque
Verified byL. J. Dorr
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Riddellia antiphylla Rafinesque) New Fl. (Rafinesque) 1838. 4: 15.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationLamiaceae: Scutellaria
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00001953
Other Barcodes on Sheet00936022
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateKentucky
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Kentucky
LocalityKnobs, Ky.
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/2ca789ea-845a-4c54-80b5-6d0e0f2d25b6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00001953
HerbariumGH
FamilyLamiaceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Scutellaria saxatilis Riddell
Verified byR. L. Stuckey
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationCampanulaceae: Triodanis
Classification 1Campanulaceae: Campanula
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00033010
Type StatusType
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
Collector number1018
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana: Orleans County: New Orleans
Date Collected [Apr-May]
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d04450c4-7083-48f7-80b6-7c2d943a9ecc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00033010
HerbariumGH
FamilyCampanulaceae
Determination Triodanis biflora (Ruiz & Pavon) Greene
Determined byR. McVaugh
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyCampanulaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Campanula ludoviciana Riddell
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks= Triodanis biflora (Ruiz & Pavon) Greene (det. R. McVaugh, 1945)

ClassificationAsteraceae: Brickellia
Classification 1Asteraceae: Clavigera
Classification 2Asteraceae: Brickellia
Classification 3Asteraceae: Clavigera
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (4 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00006043
Other Barcodes on Sheet00006044; 00589355; 00589356
Type StatusProbable Type
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateTexas
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Texas
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/bf34c42f-22f4-4f9d-b384-113e64bf8094
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00006043
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership[ex] Herb. A.Gray
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Brickellia dentata (de Candolle) Schultz Bipontinus
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Clavigera dentata de Candolle
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) annotation on label, W. T. Kittredge, 2014]
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Clavigera riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2014]
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation TextTorr. & Gray, Fl. N. Amer.
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Brickellia riddellii (Torrey & A. Gray) A. Gray
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) annotation on label, W. T. Kittredge, 2014]
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Clavigera riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Determined byScott, Robert W.
Date Determined2014-07-01
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation TextHolotype
FamilyAsteraceae
Type StatusProbable Type
Probable Type of Clavigera riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Verified byBoufford, David Edward
Date Determined1982
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Annotation TextProbable Type
Taxon Reference(for Clavigera riddellii Torrey & A. Gray) Fl. N. Amer. [Torr. & A. Gray] 1841. 2: 77.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Description[mounted with three other specimens: 6044, 589355, 589356]
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ClassificationAsteraceae: Xanthisma
Classification 1Asteraceae: Centauridium
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00254608
Type StatusSyntype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateTexas
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Texas
Locality[North of San Antonio]
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8bb2c44c-3b4f-49cd-a84b-9319667e67eb
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00254608
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Xanthisma texanum subsp. drummondii (Torrey & A. Gray) Semple
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
FamilyAsteraceae
Type Status Syntype
Syntype of Centauridium drummondii Torrey & A. Gray
Verified byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2007
Determination Remarks [is a fragment]
Annotation TextSYNTYPE
Taxon Reference(for Centauridium drummondii Torrey & A. Gray) Fl. N. Amer. [Torr. & A. Gray] 1842. 2(2): 246.
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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Remarks[Geo unit and locality from NY specimen]

ClassificationMalvaceae: Anoda
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00306453
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateTexas
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Texas
Locality[data not captured]
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/ff37202d-9458-4149-b432-6718253edbba
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00306453
HerbariumGH
Previous ownershipHb. Torr. [ex herb. Torrey (NY)]
FamilyMalvaceae
Determination Anoda lavaterioides Medikus
Determined byB. L. Robinson
Annotation TextB.L.R. Syn. Fl. N. Amer.
FamilyMalvaceae
Determination Anoda cristata (Linnaeus) Schlechtendal
Determined byB. L. Robinson
Date Determined1920
Annotation TextB.L.R.
FamilyMalvaceae
Determination Anoda cristata (Linnaeus) Schlechtendal
Determined byW. T. Kittredge
Date Determined2010
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Annotation TextGen. Fl. Amer. Bor. Ill. 2: 63-64, pl. 124. 1849. Isaac Sprague sketches for Anoda hastata Cav., “from an incomplete specimen gathered in Texas by Riddell, combined with a cultivated specimen in flower and fruit”
Sexnot determined
PhenologyFlower
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Item Remarks[Sprague's sketches mounted on sheet in packet]
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ClassificationPolypodiophyta: Thelypteridaceae: Lastrea
Classification 1Dryopteridaceae: Dryopteris
Classification 2Polypodiophyta: Thelypteridaceae: Lastrea
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00354673
Type StatusSyntype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
Collector number1785
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana
Date Collected [Aug.]
HabitatMarshes
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/88e6d6ee-926c-4c86-9338-313cc85725dc
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00354673
HerbariumGH
FamilyThelypteridaceae
Determination Lastrea petiolata Riddell
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyDryopteridaceae
Determination Dryopteris ludoviciana (Kunze) Small
Determined byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2012
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation Textfide R. L. Wilbur & M. K. Whitson, Amer. Fern J. 95: 167. 2005 and cited as "authentic material"
FamilyThelypteridaceae
Type Status Syntype
Syntype of Lastrea petiolata Riddell
Verified byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2012
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Lastrea petiolata Riddell) New Orleans Med. Surg. J. 1853. 9: 617.
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksRather under size

ClassificationDryopteridaceae: Dryopteris
Classification 1Polypodiophyta: Thelypteridaceae: Thelypteris
Classification 2Dryopteridaceae: Dryopteris
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00443977
Type StatusSyntype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
Collector number1784
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana
Localityabout New Orleans, & elsewhere
Date Collected [in fruit from April to November]
HabitatSwamps
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/e286819e-4a7c-48e9-944c-b82321e5b653
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00443977
HerbariumGH
FamilyDryopteridaceae
Determination Dryopteris normalis C. Christensen
Determined by!D.S.S. [D. S. Correll]
FamilyDryopteridaceae
Determination Dryopteris rafinesquiana Riddell
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyThelypteridaceae
Determination Thelypteris kunthii (Desvaux) C. V. Morton
Determined byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2013
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation Textfide R. L. Wilbur & K. M. Whitson, Amer. Fern J. 95: 168. 2005
FamilyDryopteridaceae
Type Status Syntype
Syntype of Dryopteris rafinesquiana Riddell
Verified byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2013
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Taxon Reference(for Dryopteris rafinesquiana Riddell) New Orleans Med. Surg. J. 1853. 9: 617.
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksNat. size.

ClassificationAsteraceae: Aphanostephus
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00589762
Other Barcodes on Sheet00002301
Type StatusIsotype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateTexas
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Texas
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8b8bfaae-7105-402c-8481-59568d64566d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00589762
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership(Hb. Torr.) [Ex Herb. J. Torrey (NY)]
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Aphanostephus ramosissimus de Candolle
Determined by[A.Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2014]
Annotation TextSyn. Fl. N. Amer.
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Aphanostephus riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Determined by[A.Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2014]
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation TextTorr. & Gray, Flora, N. Amer.
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Aphanostephus riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Determined byBirdsong, B. Arnold
Date Determined1972
Determination Remarks [is Current name]
Annotation TextHolotype? [Holotype is at (NY)]
FamilyAsteraceae
Type Status Isotype
Isotype of Aphanostephus riddellii Torrey & A. Gray
Verified byShinners, Lloyd Herbert
Date Determined1945-08-20
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Annotation TextPlant orignally described as "perennial" and with "root ligneous."
Taxon Reference(for Aphanostephus riddellii Torrey & A. Gray) Fl. N. Amer. [Torr. & A. Gray] 1842. 2: 189.
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Remarks[L. H. Shiners states in Wrightia 1: 120. 1946, "Dr. Geiser informs me that it was probably collected in late spring, 1839, between Austin and Kerrville"]

ClassificationPlantaginaceae: Plantago
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00521815
Type StatusType
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
Collector number1084
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana: Orleans County: New Orleans
Date Collected [Apr.]
HabitatFields
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/fb490643-600b-4106-82a7-f47edb17282e
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00521815
HerbariumGH
Previous ownership
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Determination Plantago heterophylla Nuttall
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2016]
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Determination Plantago ludoviciana Riddell
Determination Remarks [is label name]
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Determination Plantago heterophylla Nuttall
Determined byMorris, Edward Lyman
Date Determined1909-05-27
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Determination Plantago heterophylla Nuttall
Determined byRosatti, Thomas J.
Date Determined1984
Determination Remarks[0] [is Current name]
FamilyPlantaginaceae
Type Status Type
Type of Plantago ludoviciana Riddell
Verified byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2016
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Annotation Textnon Raf., 1817
Taxon Reference(for Plantago ludoviciana Riddell) New Orleans Med. Surg. J. 1853. 9: 610.
PhenologyFruit
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
Description16 seeds/caps. [capsule] T. J. Rosatti 1 July 1983
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ClassificationAsteraceae: Aster
Classification 1Asteraceae: Symphyotrichum
Classification 2Asteraceae: Aster
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (2 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00872104
Other Barcodes on Sheet00872105
Type StatusIsolectotype
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateOhio
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Ohio
Locality[Worthington]
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/322236e2-7c4c-4038-94ea-b8c3d0a7a8c9
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00872104
HerbariumGH
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Aster azureus Lindley
Determined by[A. Gray (scripsit) W. T. Kittredge, 2016]
Determination Remarks [is label name]
Annotation TextTorr. & Gray, Flora, N. Amer.
FamilyAsteraceae
Determination Symphyotrichum oolentangiense (Riddell) G. L. Nesom
Determined byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2016
Determination Remarks[0] [is Current name]
Annotation Textvar. oolentangiense
FamilyAsteraceae
Type Status Isolectotype
Isolectotype of Aster oolentangiensis Riddell
Verified byKittredge, Walter Tobey
Date Determined2016
Determination Remarks [is filed under name]
Annotation TextLectotype: (NY)
Taxon Reference(for Aster oolentangiensis Riddell) W. J. Med. Phys. Sci. 1835. 8: 495.
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationNekemias: Vitaceae
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01577239
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateNew Mexico
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: New Mexico
Locality[no additional data]
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/d96c6f35-8375-42a8-a4ff-b994d63fc7f4
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01577239
HerbariumGH
FamilyVitaceae
Determination Nekemias arborea (Linnaeus) J. Wen & Boggan
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationAraceae: Pistia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01629464
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana: Orleans County: New Orleans
Locality[no additional data]
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/0d268bbb-b96c-4630-9a9f-b4a7f814569b
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01629464
HerbariumGH
FamilyAraceae
Determination Pistia stratiotes Linnaeus
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationOrchidaceae: Platanthera
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02066391
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateOhio
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Ohio
LocalityAkron
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b2bff714-2657-4477-a70f-e5c475cfd36f
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02066391
HerbariumAMES
FamilyOrchidaceae
Determination Platanthera blephariglottis (Willdenow) Lindley
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Accession NumberAMES 80977
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationPolygonaceae: Persicaria
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02362316
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateLouisiana
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Louisiana
Locality[data not captured]
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/8b5eb943-0997-4d9c-93a4-eb2c55f3c43d
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02362316
HerbariumGH
FamilyPolygonaceae
Determination Persicaria meisneriana var. beyrichiana (Chamisso & Schlechtendal) C. C. Freeman
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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ClassificationDysphaniaceae: Dysphania
Complex ObjectThis is a complex collection object (3 items with 1 preparation)
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)01784355
Other Barcodes on Sheet01784356; 01784357
CollectorJ. L. Riddell
CountryUnited States of America
StateTennessee
GeographyNorth America: North America (CA, US, MX) (Region): United States of America: Tennessee
Locality[data not captured]
ProjectUS and Canada - Mass Digitization
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/00daf4b3-6ba8-400d-9bfc-39668d1e2080
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode01784355
HerbariumGH
FamilyDysphaniaceae
Determination Dysphania anthelminticum (Linnaeus) Mosyakin & Clemants
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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