Montpellier's herbarium, one of France's largest, reveals its treasures
Montpellier's herbarium houses 1.4 million species across 5.5 km of shelves.
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5.5 km
4 million species across 5.5 km of shelves
The fact
Ranked among France's top three, it serves as a key tool for research and botanical archiving.
Its unique inventory attracts scientists and students worldwide.
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Why it matters
Cet herbier, l'un des plus importants de France, joue un rôle crucial dans la préservation et l'étude de la biodiversité végétale, avec des implications pour la recherche internationale.