What is another word for Vasculum?

Pronunciation: [vˈaskjʊləm] (IPA)

Vasculum is a botanical term used to describe a container used for collecting plant specimens. Synonyms for this word include plant press, plant collector's container, plant bag, specimen receptacle, or botanical collecting bag. These containers are usually made of robust materials such as leather, canvas, or plastic. Vasculums are used by botanists to collect and transport plant samples for further study. These samples are often collected from remote areas where internet and other means of communication are not available. Therefore, vasculums play an important role in the scientific study of plant life, allowing researchers to take a small piece of a plant back to the lab for analysis.

Usage examples for Vasculum

His umbrella-a very shabby, baggy gingham-was closed and stuffed with botanical treasures; and his Vasculum, slung beneath one arm, was so gorged with herbs and flowers of the field that it would not close.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
Of course I'm very sorry about poor old Arthur, though after all perhaps he'll turn up all right, with his Vasculum full of new orchids.
"One Maid's Mischief"
George Manville Fenn
Yes, he said, he had known him well; he was a merchant in Buenos Ayres, a nice gentle-mannered man, a bachelor and something of a recluse in his private house, where he lived alone and spent all his week-ends and holidays roaming about the plains with his Vasculum in search of rare plants.
"Far Away and Long Ago"
W. H. Hudson

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