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Botany Preserved in Acrylic : A Lois Nestel Collection

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.02
- Iron Weed (Vernonia fasciculata) & False Indigo (Baptisia australis)
- Unknown petal attached to top, name of species taped to back.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.03
- Wild Iris (Dietes grandiflora)
- Resin block with flower of specimen (Wild Iris). Color completely faded.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.04
- Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)
- Two leaves and two flowers of species... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.05
- Fringed Polygala (Polygala paucifolia)
- Resin block has very discolored fringed polygala with some leaves of species.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.07
- Queen Anne's Lace (Daucus carota)
- Resin block with flower of Queen's Anne lace. Specimen breaks through surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.08
- Wild Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)
- Resin block has a couple twigs of wild cranberry with leaves and flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.10
- Wild clematis (Clematis virginiana)
- Resin block with branch of plant, Wild Clematis, gone to seed. Parts of specimen above surface. Also known by the common name Virgin's Bower.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.11
- Wild Phlox (Phlox sp.)
- Resin block has multiple clumps of wild phlox with a couple petals above surface. Some leaves present.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.12
- Wood Lily (Lilium philadelphicum)
- Resin block has name taped on bottom of resin block. Flower of the Wood lily spread open with some leaves present.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.14
- Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis)
- Resin block with leaves and flower heads of the Wild Sarsaparilla plant. Flower heads break surface of resin. Leaves still very green. Label reads "Wild sarsparilla"... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.15
- Sundew (Drosera sp.)
- Resin block with leaves of sundew.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.16
- Narrow–leafed Gentian (Gentiana linearis)
- Resin block with flower and leaves of the Narrow-leafed Gentian.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.17
- Wild Calla (Calla palustris)
- Resin block with flowers of Wild Calla, also known by the common name Pond Weed.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.19
- Smooth Hawksbeard (Crepis capillaris)
- Resin block of leaf and flowers of Smooth Hawksbeard, also known by the common name False Dandelion.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.20
- Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
- Resin block has milkweed pod full of seeds with one seed suspended in the resin as if floating away.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.21
- Yellow Pond–lily (Nuphar lutea)
- Resin block with three pond lily flowers in different stages of bloom. Retained yellow coloring in resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.22
- Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
- Resin block two flowers and some leaves of the Loosestrife.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.23
- Hepatica (Hepatica nobilis)
- Resin block with just the flowers and stems of the Hepatica plant.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.24
- Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus)
- Resin block with leaves and flowers of the Beach Pea. One bunch of flowers is still very purple.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.26
- Thistle (Cirsium sp.)
- Resin block with flowers and some leaves of thistle plant.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.28
- Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia)
- Resin block that has one Arrowhead leaf with some flowers and buds. One flower is suspended above the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.29
- Turk's–cap Lily (Lilium superbum)
- Resin block flowers and leaves of species.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.30
- Swamp Candles (Lysimachia terrestris)
- Resin block with swamp candles in full bloom. Label taped to resin says "lost color, should be yellow".... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.31
- Tuberous Grasspink (Calopogon tuberosus)
- Resin block one leaf of Calopogon with stem of multiple flowers. One flower displayed opened.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.32
- Spotted Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
- Resin block has two flowers and a leaf of the cranesbill. Two seed pods also preserved.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.34
- Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja sp.)
- Resin block has two flowers, one has stem attached with leaves.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.35
- Swamp Smartweed (Polygonum hydropiperoides)
- Resin block has a few stems of the flower with leaves.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.36
- Wild Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
- Resin block has one stem with flower in bloom and one bud. Leaf is also present.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.37
- Closed Gentian (gentiana rubricaulis)
- Resin block with flowers of the Closed Gentian with leaves in back.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.38
- Pickerel–weed (Pontederia cordata)
- Resin block with two flower stems of Pickerel-weed suspended in resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.39
- Blazing Star (Liatris sp.)
- Resin block has flower head of Liatris with two heads separated on the side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.40
- Dragon's Mouth (Arethusa bulbosa)
- Resin block has two flowers with long stems and one leaf of Arethusa.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.41
- Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)
- Resin block with leaves and berries of Poison Ivy. The leaves (set of 3) are red/orange color. This is a circular resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.42
- Woodbine Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)
- Resin block with two flowers from the honeysuckle. Parts of plant exposed above the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.43
- Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata)
- Resin block has three flower blooms with two leaves of the violet. Specimen faded to white flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.44
- Balsam Ragwort (Packera paupercula)
- Resin block has stem with a bunch of flowers. Two leaves also in block. One flower is exposed above the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.45
- Yellow Salsify (Tragopogon dubius)
- Resin block with flower head of Goatsbeard spread open.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.48
- Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
- Resin block with a flower spread out in center. Four smaller flowers not identified are in each corner.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.49
- Pipsissewa (Chimaphila umbellata)
- Resin block with a long stem with flower heads. There is a leaf grouping at the bottom three of the leaves very dark red with one green. One leaf breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.50
- Nodding Pyrola (Pyrola chlorantha)
- Resin block with two flowers on stems with a leaf group beneath. Two leaves and one flower break the surface of the resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.52
- Swamp Candles (Lysimachia terrestris)
- Resin block has two flower stems with a couple leaves on the bottom. Most of specimen exposed above surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.53
- Wild Plum (Prunus americana)
- Resin block has stem with flowers. One bloom is separate and below left.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.54
- Square–stemmed Mondeyflower (Mimulus ringens)
- Resin block has stem of plant with three buds. Three separate flowers laid around stem.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.55
- Cinquefoil (Potentilla)
- Resin block with two leaves spread out on bottom and stem of flowers above.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.56
- Yellow Puccoon (Hydrastis canadensis)
- Resin block with one stem of Yellow Puccoon in bloom and another of Jasper. Some leaves of plant stick our above surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.57
- Jack–in–the–pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) and Horsetails (Equisetum)
- Resin block with a Jack-in-the-pulpit bloom in middle of block and two Horsetail stems on each side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.58
- New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae)
- Resin block with seven flowers of the Aster. Some blooms have leaves present with stem.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.59
- Climbing Nightshade (Solanum dulcamara)
- Resin block has a stem with flowers and buds. A leaf is present on the bottom. A small seed head breaks the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.61
- Canada Anemone (Anemone canadensis)
- Resin block with two flowers and one leaf with bud in center. Leaf breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.62
- Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)
- Resin block has stem of blueberry bush with flowers and leaves.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.63
- Fleabane (Erigeron)
- Resin block with stems of flowers. All are white colored. A bloom on top is displayed flat.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.64
- Birdeye Speedwell (Veronica persica)
- Resin block has a few stems of the plant with leaves and flowers. Flowers are transparent.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.65
- Pussytoes (Antennaria)
- Resin block has three stems with flowers and leaves present.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.66
- Purple Vetch (Vicia benghalensis)
- Resin block has a stem with flowers and a stem with leaves. A separate bloom is on side. One bloom breaks surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.67
- Burdock (Arctium sp.) and Bur Ragweed (Ambrosia linearis)
- Resin block with a stem of Ragweed flowers. Also, a stem with flower and leaf from Burdock.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.68
- Indianpipe (Monotropa uniflora)
- Resin block has three stems of the Indian pipes complete with flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.69
- Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum)
- Resin block with leaf and flower. Flower breaks the surface of the resin. Label on resin is Yellow Ladies Slipper.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.70
- Wintergreen (Pyrola sp.) and Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
- Resin block with stem of wintergreen in autumn colors. Two berries are present and bright red. The partridgeberry also in autumn colors with one berry.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.71
- Bellwort (Uvularia sp.)
- Resin block has one stem of Bellwort with flower and leaves.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.72
- Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
- Resin block has stem with yellow leaves and flower. One green leaf on side. A flower is floating on side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.73
- Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium)
- Resin block with stem of flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.74
- Basswood (Tilia americana)
- Resin block with leaf, flowers and seed pods of Basswood. Some flowers and seeds break the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.76
- Twinflower (Linnaea borealis)
- Resin block has three stems of plant with leaves and flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.77
- Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)
- Resin block has two stems of plant with leaves and flowers. Some flowers break surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.78
- Mint (Mentha sp.)
- Resin block has two stems with flowers. One stem with yellow leaves and other leaf breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.79
- Violets (Viola sp.)
- Resin block with several stems of plant. Leaves and white flowers of violet.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.80
- Evening Primrose (Oenothera sp.)
- Resin block has two stems with leaves and flowers. Some flowers and leaves break surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.81
- Hawkweed (Hieracium sp.)
- Resin block has one leaf with flower heads of both the orange and yellow species. Some of orange flower heads already gone to seed.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.82
- Bladder Campion (Silene latifolia)
- Resin block has stem of bladder campion with leaves and flowers. No cockle present in resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.83
- Bog Laurel (Kalmia polifolia)
- Resin block has stem of plant with a couple leaves on bottom. Two flowers suspended independently.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.84
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
- Resin block has two stems with flowers. One stem has leaf attached.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.85
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
- Resin block with two flower heads of yarrow plant.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.86
- Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis)
- Resin block has stem with leaves and flowers. Also, two separate stems of just flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.87
- Oak Blossoms (Quercus sp.)
- Resin block has twig with blossoms and seeds of Oak tree.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.88
- St. Johnswort (Hypericum sp.)
- Resin block with flowers and a leaf of the plant. Parts of flower break surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.89
- Bluebells (Mertensia virginica)
- Resin block has four stems with flowers and buds.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.90
- Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)
- Resin block has stem of each Ironwood and Hophornbeam seeds, however, Ironwood is a common name for a large number of woods that have a reputation for hardness.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.91
- False Solomons Seal (Maianthemum racemosum)
- Resin block has a leaf with flower stem in front. Flowers break through surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.92
- Clintonia (Clintonia umbellulata)
- Resin block has one leaf, two stems with flowers. One flower breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.93
- Bog Labrador Tea (Ledum groenlandicum)
- Resin block has clump of flowers with leaves. Two leaves separated and floating separately as in one flower. Red on top and green through back view. Labrador is spelled Laforador on block.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.94
- Hawthorn (Crataegus sp.)
- Resin block has twig with leaves and flowers. There are flowers floating on each side of the block.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.95
- Goldenrod (Solidago sp.)
- Resin block has stem with flower head and two leaves. Flowers are breaking through surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.96
- Dandelion (Taraxacum sp.)
- Resin block has one flower of dandelion and another flower head gone to seed on top.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.97
- Nodding Trillium (Trillium cernuum)
- Resin block has stem with Trillium leaves and flower head. Flower breaks surface of resin. Specimen very faded.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.98
- Turtlehead (Chelone sp.) & Rattlesnake Plantain (Goodyera sp.)
- Resin block with Turtlehead flower and three leaves of the Rattlesnake plantain below it.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.99
- Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)
- Resin block has one stem with leaves and flowers and one stem with two leaves which are yellow in color. An insect (moth) is also present in resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.101
- Violets (Viola sp.)
- Resin block has five flowers with stems and two flowers floating above.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.102
- Wild Rose (Rosa sp.)
- Resin block has stem with leaves and flower buds. Another stem with the flower in full bloom with leaves.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.103
- Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium maculatum)
- Resin block has flower head of the Joe Pye weed. A couple blooms break the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.104
- Dogbane (Apocynum androsaemifolium)
- Resin block has a single leaf, stems with flowers and leaf. Single flowers and a seed pod just starting to open.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.105
- Early Meadow–rue (Thalictrum dioicum)
- Resin block with stem of the leaves, very brown in color. Another stem of flower buds also present.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.107
- Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
- Resin block has flower head of the milkweed with a seed and two flowers floating on top.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.108
- Cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium)
- Resin block has a couple leaves of the plant. A stem with flowers, a stem with flower bud and a stem with a bur.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.109
- Butter and Eggs (Linaria vulgaris)
- Resin block has stem with leaves and flowers.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.110
- White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
- Resin block has three leaves, two very green and one faded yellow. Bloom of trillium on top of leaves. Flower breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.111
- Lady's Tresses (Spiranthes sp.)
- Resin block has three stems with the flower heads of Ladies-tresses.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.112
- Largeflower Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora)
- Resin block has two stems with leaf and flower.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.113
- Threeleaf Goldthread (Coptis trifolia)
- Resin block has complete plant with roots. Two extra flower heads floating in resin. Roots of plant break the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.114
- Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) & White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)
- Resin block has one leaf with two stems. One stem of the red berries and the other the white berries. One white berry breaks the surface.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.115
- Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule)
- Resin block with the flower of the Pink Lady's-Slipper. The label on block spells it ladies slipper.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.116
- Eastern Leatherwood (Dirca palustris)
- Resin block has stem with two leaves. Two flower heads on each side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.117
- Common Vervain (Verbena officinalis)
- Resin block has stem with many flower heads.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.118
- Wild Clematis (Clematis virginiana)
- Resin block has stem with two leaves. Many stems with flowers and four floating flowers. Some flowers break surface of resin. Wild Clematis is also sometimes known as Virgin's Bower or Devil's Darning needles.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.119
- Wood–betony (Linaria vulgaris)
- Also known as butter and eggs. (Resin block has stem with leaves and flower head. Single leaves also added to clump.)... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.120
- Northern Bush Honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera)
- Resin block has stem with leaves and flowers in center. Two stems with flowers on each side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.121
- Wintergreen (Pyrola sp.)
- Resin block has stem with three leaves and a flower head. Two other flower stems added. One of the leaves is very green and the other two are yellow tinged.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.122
- Juneberry (Amelanchier sp.)
- Resin block has stem with two leaves and four flowers. Juneberry can also be known as Serviceberry.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.123
- Yellow Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris)
- Resin block with two leaves and two stems with flowers of the Marsh marigold.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.125
- Maple Blossoms (Acer sp.)
- Resin block has twig with maple blossoms. Three small Maple leaves floating along side.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.126
- Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)
- Resin block has group of leaves with flower of plant. One leaf separate and very green. Flower breaks surface of resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.127
- Thistle (Cirsium sp.) & Fragrant Goldenrod (Solidago odora)
- Resin block with three thistle flower heads on top. Stem of Goldenrod below with leaves and flowers. Separate flower head floating on side. Both top and bottom flowers break surface of the resin.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.132
- American White Waterlily (Nymphaea odorata)
- Resin Block of the bloom of the White Waterlily.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.133
- Arbutus (Epigaea sp.), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca), Hepatica (Hepatica sp.), & Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia)
- Arbutus, Wild Strawberry, Hepatica, and Wood Anemone preserved in acrylic.... View Full Record

- Botany, Preserved
- 1995.02.134
- Wild Flower Bouquet
- Many different plant specimens in resin.... View Full Record