Regional flora
The core strength of MISSA is its documentation of the flora of Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
Collections
MISSA maintains a broad vascular plant collection with particular strength in Mississippi and the southeastern United States.
Wetland & aquatic plants
Current collecting by Mississippi State faculty and students is strengthening representation of aquatic and wetland plants for research, teaching, and professional identification.
Historical holdings
The collection includes noteworthy historical material representing more than a century of botanical exploration and research.
Digitized records
Digitization is ongoing. MISSA continues to image specimens, transcribe and improve label data, and georeference records. Digitized records can support floristic, ecological, conservation, and historical research without requiring physical handling of specimens.
Searching for a taxon or geographic area? Contact the Herbarium Director if you are planning a research visit or need help determining whether MISSA has material relevant to your project.