Department of Botany

College of Letters and Science
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Mission

Our mission is to discover, maintain, and transmit knowledge concerning basic plant biology and provide leadership in the biological sciences.

Beautiful wonder

For botanist Ken Cameron, orchids fascinate as well as inspire him to further research in plant evolution and biodiversity.

Lofty Goals

Botany grad student Evan Eifler rediscovers Geissorhiza esterhuyseniae in the remote peaks of South Africa.

Arboretum Research Fellowship Recipients Announced

Congratulations to Botany PhD candidates Jared Beck and Rachel Jordan who were recently announced recipients of the Arboretum Research Fellowships! They will receive one year of support and access to Arboretum land and resources.

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