Herbarium TSB

Herbarium of the University of Trieste

Herbarium TSB in Trieste hosts comprehensive collections documenting the flora of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Karst Plateau, the Illyrian region, and extensive lichen herbaria.

Digitised herbarium sheet from Herbarium TSB
Digitised herbarium sheet from Herbarium TSB
Digitised herbarium sheet from Herbarium TSB

 

Specimens

92%

Georeferenced

80+

Years

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History

Crossroads of Botanical Cultures

Founded in the 20th century at the University of Trieste, TSB rapidly grew into a pivotal repository for Eastern Alpine and Northern Adriatic floristic research.

Geographic distribution

Karst, Alps & Illyria

The geographic focus spans the Karst Plateau, the Julian Alps, Slovenia, Croatia, and the Balkan peninsula, highlighting complex phytogeographic transition zones.

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Heritage

Lichenological & Vascular Heritage

Renowned globally for its lichen collection alongside vascular specimens, TSB provides indispensable data for environmental monitoring and taxonomic studies.