Collection (3): Gathering fresh plant specimens from their natural habitat while recording essential field data.

Drying (1): Pressing and drying the specimens (often using newspaper or blotting paper) to remove moisture and prevent decay.

Poisoning (2): Treating dried specimens with chemicals (like mercuric chloride) to prevent future pest infestations and fungal growth.

Mounting (5): Attaching the dried and poisoned specimen onto a standard-sized herbarium sheet (typically (29 × 41.5 cm) using glue or adhesive.

Stitching (7): Using thread to sew larger parts of the specimen (like thick stems) to the sheet for extra security.

Labelling (4): Adding a label (usually in the bottom right corner) that provides the scientific name, location, date, and collector's name.

Deposition (6): Storing the finished sheets in a herbarium cabinet according to a recognized classification system.