Examination of objects of plant origin

Objects of plant origin may include seeds, leaves, stems, wood, bark, fibres, pollen, plant particles, fragments of raw materials and materials containing plant inclusions.

The conditions of discovery, state of preservation, packaging and comparison samples are important.

What you can do

• compile a description of the object;
• prepare photographs and documents;
• formulate questions for the expert;
• obtain a specialist opinion or review.