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The collation of much of the geographical, ecological and taxonomic data can be carried out at the major herbaria as these usually have good botanical libraries. The data collected will be of two types, taxon specific and area specific.

Taxon specific data

  • Classification, distribution, reproduction, ethnobotany and phenology.

    Together with specimen specific data, these data can be used to ascertain the distribution and ecological preferences of the taxon.


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