A Herbarium is a specialized taxonomical aid used for the storage and preservation of plant specimens. The process involves:

Collection: Gathering plant samples from various locations.

Drying & Pressing: Removing moisture by pressing the specimens between sheets of paper (like blotting paper) to flatten them.

Mounting: Attaching the dried specimens onto standard-sized sheets.

Preservation: These sheets are labeled with detailed information—such as the date/place of collection, botanical names, and collector's name—and arranged according to a recognized system of classification for future reference.

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