ROBERT BEBB HERBARIUM

NORMAN, OK

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The Robert Bebb Herbarium is a research collection located in Norman, Oklahoma. It is part of the University of Oklahoma and houses over 140,000 specimens of plants and fungi. The herbarium was established in 1921 and named in honor of botanist Robert Bebb. It is the oldest herbarium in the state and one of the largest in the Great Plains. The collection consists of specimens from throughout Oklahoma as well as from other areas of the United States and the world.

The herbarium is primarily used by researchers for the study of plant systematics, taxonomy, ecology, and conservation. It is open to the public for research and educational purposes. Information on the collection is available online and can be accessed by anyone. There are also several online databases with information on the specimens in the herbarium.

The herbarium is home to a variety of specimens, including grasses, sedges, and rushes. It contains both dried and pressed specimens as well as some living plants in the greenhouse. The herbarium also houses a library of books and periodicals related to botany and plant science. In addition, the herbarium also hosts lectures, workshops, and other events related to plant science.

The Robert Bebb Herbarium is an important resource for the study of plants in Oklahoma and the surrounding region. It is a valuable resource for scientists, educators, and students alike.

ROBERT BEBB HERBARIUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORMAN OK. US MID #8404000025

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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ROBERT BEBB HERBARIUM
770 VAN VLEET OVAL
NORMAN
OK
73019

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MID # 8404000025
Name ROBERT BEBB HERBARIUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 35.206102, -97.445411
CODES FIPS State Code: 40
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 201202
US Census Block: 1004