Plant Herbarium Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University Herbarium (PNUH) serves as a scientific reference for documenting local flora, preserving plant specimens, supporting scientific research, and promoting environmental awareness. (PNUH) Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Herbarium — College of Science. About the Herbarium The herbarium contains dried, pressed, and scientifically documented plant specimens, serving as a reference record that helps researchers and students identify, classify, and study plant diversity in the Kingdom. +7,000 Plant Specimen 318 Plant Species 198 Plant Genera 63 Plant Families Herbarium Mission & Objectives Mission Collecting, preserving, and documenting plant collections in the Saudi flora, and classifying them scientifically to serve the environment, society, and scientific research. Preservation and Documentation Documenting wild, medicinal, and cultivated plant species and systematically preserving their scientific data. Supporting Scientific Research Providing classified specimens and data to researchers and students, supporting environmental and taxonomic studies. Training and Awareness Promoting awareness of plant biodiversity through visits, workshops, scientific, and community activities. Partnerships and Database Enhancing collaboration with scientific institutions and developing a database to support documentation and publishing. What the Herbarium Offers Identification and Classification Assisting in the scientific identification and classification of plant specimens. Researcher Support Supporting projects and studies related to plants, environment, and biodiversity. Visits and Training Guided tours, training sessions, and volunteer opportunities for university students and interested individuals. Key Milestones 2013 The Launch The herbarium started as a volunteer initiative in the Biology Department at the College of Science. 2018 Official Opening The herbarium headquarters was officially inaugurated to serve the university, researchers, and society. PNUH International Registration The herbarium was internationally registered in Index Herbariorum under the code PNUH. Contact the Herbarium For Collaboration and Scientific Visits You can contact the College of Science Herbarium for inquiries regarding specimens, visits, or scientific collaboration opportunities. cs-herbarium@pnu.edu.sa 0118235980 Contact Us
Identification and Classification Assisting in the scientific identification and classification of plant specimens.
Visits and Training Guided tours, training sessions, and volunteer opportunities for university students and interested individuals.
For Collaboration and Scientific Visits You can contact the College of Science Herbarium for inquiries regarding specimens, visits, or scientific collaboration opportunities. cs-herbarium@pnu.edu.sa 0118235980 Contact Us
