Definitions

1. verb

to treat with or preserve in a way that resembles herbarium specimens, typically by drying and mounting, especially to create a collection of plants.

“The botanist chose to herbarize the rare species to study its characteristics more closely.”

2. verb

to study or collect plants, especially for a herbarium.

“The team of researchers aimed to herbarize as many plant species as possible in the region.”

3. noun

the act of herbarizing, or a collection of plants that have been herbarized.

“The herbarization project was a massive undertaking that required years of dedication and effort.”

4. noun

a person who herbarizes, especially for a herbarium.

“The herbarist spent their career traveling the world to collect and herbarize new plant species.”