How to Collect, Press, and Mount Plants

This collection, made available by Clark State Community College, includes instructional material about collecting and preserving plant specimens. A plant list, a weed identification list, and a guide on how to collect, press, and mount plants are included. The How to Collect, Press and Mount Plants PDF was published by Montana State University and includes information on equipment needed, collection procedures, labeling instructions, and guidelines for storing plants. The plant resources document includes a list of URLs for resources on weed identification, collection, and preservation, as well as insect collecting. The weed list Excel document includes plant names and scientific names.

The recommended textbook to use for weed identification with these resources is Weeds of the Northeast by Richard H. Uva, Joseph C. Neal, and Joseph M. DiTomaso.