Herbarium of the Northwestern Luzon Philippines

The decline in botanical expertise, particularly in plant identification, poses a significant threat to vegetation science and biodiversity monitoring.

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Who Identified the Plants? Reclaiming Plant Identification Expertise in Vegetation Science This article advocates for the formal recognition of botanists who identify plants in scientific publishing, highlighting their essential role in ecological research and data integrity. It proposes p...

Drosera burmanii Vahl. in the wild (PHILIPPINES: Luzon, Ilocos Norte)

Depository: HNUL0021424

Happy 19th founding anniversary NUEBG. ❤️

Cycas curanii have giant leaves up to 9 foot long. The largest of its kind in the Philippines.

This species is conserved at the NUEBG Philippines.

MMSU CASAT Marine Biology Interns mounting mangrove species collected from a research station.

Begonia blaan (Begoniaceae, sect. Petermannia), a new species from the Island of Mindanao, southern Philippines.

Nepenthes aenigma Nuytemans, W. Swares, and Calaramo. Endemic pitcher plant of Ilocos Norte.

Danger: heat index reached 43°C. Please be advised that all scheduled visits to the Garden and Herbarium must see be aware of the recurring extreme temperature.

Appropriate clothing and adequate water must be prepared before coming to the facility.

National Museum - Herbarium Division visits the garden and Herbarium 05.04.2025

Canthium horridum is a spiny species belonging to the Rubiaceae family, commonly found in the dry seasonal forests of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. This species is characterized by its thorny branches and dense foliage, adapted to survive in harsh, dry conditions. The plant plays a vital role in the local ecosystem, providing shelter for various wildlife species. Due to habitat loss and other environmental threats, Canthium horridum has become a conservation priority. It is now preserved at the NUEBG (Northwestern University of Ecological Park & Botanic Gardens) to ensure its survival and prevent further decline.

Happy Taxonomist Appreciation Day.