New York State is very lucky. It has a very old "Herbarium."

I believe the Clinton Herbarium dates back to the late 1800s. That is extremely valuable. Their plants are preserved and can be accessed for identification of the natural flora that exists today in New York State forests. BUT, this herbarium also provides a very valuable look to the HISTORICAL species of New York State. It can be recaptured through growing and reestablishing NATIVE HERITAGE SPECIES.

Botany (click here)

c. 120,000 specimens

The Clinton Herbarium is the ninth oldest herbarium in the US

Largest collection of plant specimens from Western New York

Largest and best regional collection of Boletes in the United States, which includes many type specimens