The Herbarium of the University of Coimbra is a biological collection founded by Júlio Henriques in 1880. It is an important resource for scholars from around the world who are documenting earth's biodiversity of plants and fungi.
Mission
To host material and information on plants, fungi, lichens and algae from around the world as a reference and to facilitate access for research.
Vision
Unlocking the secrets of a valuable global biological collection, attracting researchers from all over the world, offering the best materials and digital information to accelerate knowledge of biodiversity.
News
25 July, 2025
University of Coimbra Herbarium featured in international open science publication
09 July, 2025
Biology students support digitization of the Herbarium
23 June, 2025
University of Coimbra Herbarium Hosts Training for Angolan Technicians
27 December, 2024
Digitisation of Timor-Leste specimens
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