Founded in the 17th-18th century, Herbarium RO houses extensive collections including historical specimens from the Roman countryside, Lazio, central Italy, and international scientific expeditions.
Specimens
~100%
Georeferenced
200+
Years
Originating from the historic Roman Botanical Garden, the Sapienza Herbarium preserves priceless collections built by renowned naturalists over more than three centuries of research.
Focusing primarily on Lazio, Apennine, and Mediterranean plant diversity, the collections also contain historic exotic specimens from Africa, South America, and Asia.
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With hundreds of thousands of sheets, the digitized herbarium provides a vital baseline for studying climate change, species distribution, and conservation efforts.
