Collecting and Preparing Specimens of Araceae

The family Araceae is a conspicuous component of moist to very wet life zones in the tropics. Because of the frequently succulent and often large parts, the preparation of specimens is often difficult. A detailed discussion of all aspects to be considered in preparing descriptions of Anthurium (applicable as well to most other genera) was published for use by aroid workers (Croat 2. live collections.