Japanese Plants Carried by the "BlackShips" to the United States of America by Tetsuo KOYAMA

Story of herbarium specimens ofJapanese plants collected by the U. S. North Pacific Exploring Expedition(1853-`55). Fine color plates of 111 specimens housed in theNew York Botanical Garden are shown with detailed explanation. Their botanical interpretationand phytogeographical consideration are given. (in Japanese and English)