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SA Herbarium - Fungi Transcriptions 5

Field notesBotanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia

Fascinating finds from the kingdom of fungi have returned to DigiVol!

For this expedition, the State Herbarium of South Australia needs your help transcribing field notes, filled with handwritten specimen descriptions and illustrations. This treasure trove of research spans more than 30 years, and your efforts will help us share these vital discoveries with the wider community.

To our returning volunteers: hello again! To our newcomers: welcome aboard and thank you for joining the team!

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