The botanical specimens he obtained were used to make formal descriptions of the region's plant species.

In time, the idea that a botanical specimen could serve as a portrait crept into his work.

Those, too, will search for botanical or zoological specimens of interest.

He was especially noted for his skill in drawing botanical specimens.

"I had some botanical specimens to tend to, among other things."

"I thought it was to collect butterflies and botanical specimens."

He spent considerable time in his travels throughout Europe, collecting botanical specimens.

By 1571, he was noted as collecting botanical specimens from various parts of India.

Architecture and offices full of botanical specimens are the least of it.

Soon after his arrival Kirk started on a collection of botanical specimens.