herbarium

[ hur-bair-ee-uh m, ur- ]

/ hɜrˈbɛər i əm, ɜr- /

a collection of dried plants systematically arranged.

a room or building in which such a collection is kept.

Origin of herbarium

1770–80; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin herb(a) herb, green vegetation + -ārium -arium

her·bar·i·al, adjective

I have also specimens from the herbarium of the lamented Dr. Rex.

The North American Slime-Moulds |Thomas H. (Thomas Huston) MacBride
We don't always care most for those flat-pattern flowers that press best in the herbarium.

Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources |James Wood
Containing instructions for gathering and preserving plants, and the formation of a herbarium.

All Adrift |Oliver Optic
The Herbarium of Apuleius Platonicus is more than once quoted, though not by name.

Herbals, Their Origin and Evolution |Agnes Arber

Be sure that the specimens are perfectly dry before placing them in the herbarium.

The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide |Augusta Foote Arnold

herbarium

/ (hɜːˈbɛərɪəm) /

a collection of dried plants that are mounted and classified systematically

a building, room, etc, in which such a collection is kept

herbarial, adjective