https://dev010.symbiota.org/Portal/collections/misc/collprofiles.php?collid=12OBI - Robert F. Hoover Herbarium, Cal Poly State UniversitySymbiota Local Portalhttps://dev010.symbiota.org/Portal/index.phpSymbiota Local Portalhttps://dev010.symbiota.org/Portal/index.php2026-06-22engThe Hoover Herbarium houses 85,000+ specimens of vascular plants, algae, lichens, and bryophytes. The geographic focus is San Luis Obispo County, California. The collection also includes many specimens from other areas of California, other states of the US, particularly Arizona, and some from other regions of the world, especially Mexico. Emphasis areas in the collection include Asteraceae, Lupinus, and cultivated Eucalyptus. Major collections include Robert F. Hoover (1946–1969), David J. Keil (1966–present), Rhonda Riggins (1970s–2000), Tracy Call (mostly Apiaceae—late 1940s–1960s), and Robert J. Rodin (1940s–1977). The collection is used extensively in undergraduate teaching and training. Important Collections: Robert F. Hoover (1946–1969), David J. Keil (1966–present), Rhonda Riggins (1970s–2000), Tracy Call (mostly Apiaceae—late 1940s–1960s), and Robert J. Rodin (1940s–1977)OBI - Robert F. Hoover Herbarium, Cal Poly State University(805) 756-5869jyost@calpoly.eduhttp://bio.calpoly.eduSan Luis ObispoCA93407-0401USAYostJennjyost@calpoly.eduDirector and Associate ProfessorcontentProviderPearsonKatieAssistant curatorkdpearso@calpoly.educontentProviderNiknafsAvinCuratorcontentProviderTo the extent possible under law, the publisher has waived all rights to these data and has dedicated them to the 2026-06-22T11:49:44-07:00Symbiota Local Portal - 127197ed-7257-42ae-85ce-0fb982d989a6UTF-8Darwin Core Archivehttps://dev010.symbiota.org/Portal/collections/misc/collprofiles.php?collid=12OBIOBI - Robert F. Hoover Herbarium, Cal Poly State Universityhttps://cch2.org/portal/content/collicon/obi.jpghttp://bio.calpoly.eduhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/YostJennjyost@calpoly.eduDirector and Associate ProfessorPearsonKatieAssistant curatorkdpearso@calpoly.eduNiknafsAvinCurator<p>The Hoover Herbarium houses 85,000+ specimens of vascular plants, algae, lichens, and bryophytes. The geographic focus is San Luis Obispo County, California. The collection also includes many specimens from other areas of California, other states of the US, particularly Arizona, and some from other regions of the world, especially Mexico. Emphasis areas in the collection include Asteraceae, Lupinus, and cultivated Eucalyptus. Major collections include Robert F. Hoover (1946–1969), David J. Keil (1966–present), Rhonda Riggins (1970s–2000), Tracy Call (mostly Apiaceae—late 1940s–1960s), and Robert J. Rodin (1940s–1977). The collection is used extensively in undergraduate teaching and training. <br /><br />Important Collections: Robert F. Hoover (1946–1969), David J. Keil (1966–present), Rhonda Riggins (1970s–2000), Tracy Call (mostly Apiaceae—late 1940s–1960s), and Robert J. Rodin (1940s–1977)</p>