Hunt Institute specializes in the history of botany and all aspects of plant science and serves the international scientific community through research and documentation. To this end, the Institute acquires and maintains authoritative collections of books, plant images, manuscripts, portraits and data files, and provides publications and other modes of information service. The Institute meets the reference needs of botanists, biologists, historians, conservationists, librarians, bibliographers and the public at large, especially those concerned with any aspect of the North American flora. Learn more
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Truman George Yuncker correspondence
Yuncker (1891–1964) was a taxonomist and authority on Cuscuta Linnaeus and Piperaceae. This collection consists of letters to Yuncker, many requesting determination of Cuscuta and exchange of specimens.
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![Macer Floridus, pseud. [Odo de Meung / Odo Magdunensis], manuscript fragments](/admin/uploads/hibd-macer-floridus-featured-item.jpg)
Macer Floridus, pseud. [Odo de Meung / Odo Magdunensis], manuscript fragments
This collection includes two cropped, handwritten leaves from De Viribus Herbarum, estimated to be from the mid-12th century, making these the oldest items in the Hunt Institute's collection. The pages contain information on the healing properties of sage and wild thyme as well as fragments of the descriptions of other plants.
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Uncommon Perfection: Illustrations by Derek Norman
13 March–30 June 2025In celebration of the recent acquisition of over 200 artworks by Derek Norman, this exhibition highlights work created over the last three decades and reflects his lifelong interest in the beauty of nature.
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