HERBARIUM

AGRI 41
B2-2L

Submitted by: Submitted to:

Missy C. Naval Prof. Clare Tabernilla
SEDGE
GRASS
BROADLEAF
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Common Name: ___________________ Common Name: ___________________
Gross Morphology: ___________________ Gross Morphology: ___________________
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Place of Collection ___________________ Place of Collection ___________________
Collection Date: ___________________ Collection Date: ___________________
Collection Number: ___________________ Collection Number: ___________________
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Scientific Name: ___________________ Scientific Name: ___________________

Common Name: ___________________ Common Name: ___________________
Gross Morphology: ___________________ Gross Morphology: ___________________
Life Cycle: ___________________ Life Cycle: ___________________
Place of Collection ___________________ Place of Collection ___________________
Collection Date: ___________________ Collection Date: ___________________
Collection Number: ___________________ Collection Number: ___________________
Collected by: ___________________ Collected by: ___________________
Identified by: ___________________ Identified by: ___________________

Scientific Name: ___________________ Scientific Name: ___________________

Common Name: ___________________ Common Name: ___________________
Gross Morphology: ___________________ Gross Morphology: ___________________
Life Cycle: ___________________ Life Cycle: ___________________
Place of Collection ___________________ Place of Collection ___________________
Collection Date: ___________________ Collection Date: ___________________
Collection Number: ___________________ Collection Number: ___________________
Collected by: ___________________ Collected by: ___________________
Identified by: ___________________ Identified by: ___________________

Scientific Name: ___________________ Scientific Name: ___________________

Common Name: ___________________ Common Name: ___________________
Gross Morphology: ___________________ Gross Morphology: ___________________
Life Cycle: ___________________ Life Cycle: ___________________
Place of Collection ___________________ Place of Collection ___________________
Collection Date: ___________________ Collection Date: ___________________
Collection Number: ___________________ Collection Number: ___________________
Collected by: ___________________ Collected by: ___________________
Identified by: ___________________ Identified by: ___________________
 DOCUMENTATION REPORT

A. Collection

To start my herbarium collection of weeds, I first created a list of the specific weeds that I
wanted to collect. Once I had determined which plants I was targeting, I gathered all of the
necessary tools, including a collection bag, trowel, scissor, phone for documentation, weed
identifier application, and notebook for recording important information about each plant.
When collecting the specimens, I made sure to carefully remove the entire plant, including
the roots, and placed them in the press as quickly as possible to prevent wilting. To ensure
that I was collecting healthy specimens, I chose plants that were free from pests or diseases.
I found that the early morning or early afternoon were the best times to collect because the
plants were typically well-hydrated and less likely to wilt or dry out. Additionally, the sun was
not as intense during these times, which reduced the risk of heat stress on the plants and
made the collection process more comfortable for me. Finally, to ensure the best possible
specimens for my collection, I pressed them on the same day to avoid any leaf dryness. I
collected the weeds during weekends along Pili Drive and in my hometown.
 B. Pressing

Pressing weeds is a crucial step in creating a herbarium collection, and I took great care to
ensure that I was doing it correctly. I found that using improvised tools like a sangkalan from
the kitchen, books, and paper bags were effective and readily available. It was essential to
press the plants as quickly as possible to prevent any damage or wilting, so I made sure to
do it on the same day that I collected them. I carefully arranged the plants on a sheet of
paper or inside a paper bag, ensuring that they were not overlapping. Then, I placed them
between the pages of a book or on top of the sangkalan, adding some weight to flatten them.

C. Drying
When drying my specimens, I first removed them from the press and carefully arranged
them on manila paper. I used a small fan to circulate air and help with the drying process. I
made sure to place the plants in a cool, dry location that was away from direct sunlight. This
prevented the specimens from getting too hot and drying out too quickly, which can cause
them to become brittle and lose color. I monitored the plants regularly to make sure that they
were drying properly and not developing any mold.

D. Mounting and Labeling

After pressing and drying the specimens, the next step was to mount and label them
properly for the herbarium collection. I carefully remove the dried plants from the paper and
arrange them on a herbarium sheet. I then taped them onto the sheet. Once the plants were
securely mounted, I wrote important information about each specimen, such as the scientific
name, date and location of collection, and any additional notes on a label. I attached the
label to the sheet next to the plant using glue.