The University of Florida Lichen Collection contains approximately 40,000 lichen specimens.
The lichen collection is primarily from Florida but also contains specimens from elsewhere in the U.S.A. The collection is organized alphabetically by genus and species, then by country and administrative divisions within a country.
The lichen collection of the University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS) is located at 379 Dickinson Hall in the Florida Museum of Natural History on the UF campus.
The online UF campus map may help you locate Dickinson Hall on the University of Florida campus. See our Plan Your Visit page for more information.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 12 noon; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., except for holidays and subject to staff availability. Please contact the Collection Manager or Curator to arrange for consultation of specimens prior to your visit.
University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)
Florida Museum of Natural History
379 Dickinson Hall, 1659 Museum Rd.
PO Box 117800
Gainesville, FL 32611-7800 USA
Dr. Lucas C. Majure Curator of the Herbarium Correspondent for administrative and grant-related matters Phone: (352) 273-2102
Email: lmajure@floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Alan R. Franck
Manager of the Collection Correspondent for loan, exchange, and collection database matters; scheduling a visit) Phone: (352) 273-1984
Email: francka@ufl.edu
Marc S. Frank
Extension Botanist Correspondent for the Plant Identification and Information Service and volunteering Phone: (352) 273-1994
Email: plantid@flmnh.ufl.edu