New York Metropolitan Flora Project

In 1990 the Garden embarked on the New York Metropolitan Flora project (NYMF), a multi-year effort to document the flora in all counties within a 50-mile radius of New York City.

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Taxonomy
BBG is one of the few U.S. research institutions to focus on taxonomy.
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Herbarium
BBG's collection is worldwide in scope, with focus on plants of the greater NYC area.
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Urban Habitats Journal
Researchers examine the biology of urban areas around the world.
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Gardener's Resource Center
The GRC provides reference services to home gardeners and professionals.
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BBG Library Catalog

Library services at Brooklyn Botanic Garden include an online catalog, a Gardener's Resource Center, Science Library, and collection of rare books.
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Rare Book Room

The rare book collection comprises some 1500 volumes from the 15th century through the 20th century.
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