For
more than a century, the K-State herbarium has served as a
statewide resource for plant identifications.
Kansas residents wishing to know the identity of a plant may
submit a sample (preferably with flowers and/or fruits attached)
through their County
Extension Agent, or contact the
Herbarium directly if the county office cannot be reached.
It is helpful to record notes regarding where the plant was
growing, whether it was cultivated, etc. Herbarium staff will
report the plant’s identity and related information.
If the plant is considered undesirable, the identification
will be forwarded to a weed scientist for recommendations
on control.
Dr. Mark
H. Mayfield is the plant identification expert for the
Herbarium.
