With a collection of Ilex conocarpa, a relative of our maté (Ilex paraguariensis) made by Rafael C. Peres in Serra do Cipó, Minas Gerais state, our Herbarium reached 15,000 records. This number represents an increase of 100% since 2005, the year I became its keeper. Thanks to the students and our staff member Maria Helena Pires (photo), who patiently mounts all our sheets. Sky is the limit!
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| Maria Helena Pires and her desk |
