Packaging of specimens

Instructions for posting specimens

Place the specimens in a small, plastic container (like a small take away dipping sauce container), with some leaves of the plant they were found on (if applicable). For live specimens, poke a few holes in the lid with a pin for air (they don’t need much). You don’t want there to be too much extra space in the container otherwise they’ll be rattling about in transit. For specimens without leaves you can add some scrunched up paper towel. Then place the plastic container in a sturdy cardboard box and pack around it with either bubble wrap or scrunched up paper. We recommend a cardboard box rather than a padded bag as Australia Post can be a bit rough and sometimes packages get squashed.

Include in the package a note with the following information:
Date of collection:
Location of collection:
Name of collector:
Plant found on (if applicable):
INaturalist ref (if you’ve uploaded a photo of the specimen to iNaturalist):

Contact me for the address and keep a receipt of the postage cost so I can reimburse you.

Posted on July 12, 2024 11:29 PM by casemothcapers