Joanna Korybut-Orlowska and Sławomir Nowak, Herbarium Universitatis Gedanensis, Faculty of Biology, University of Gdansk, Poland

As herbaria are digitized, they must manage vast amounts of natural history data, with each specimen identified by a unique barcode. In the UGDA Herbarium, these data form the Galaxy - a visual map where each sheet becomes a point with its own coordinates. The color of a point indicates its plant family, while brightness reflects its age and historical value. Thin lines connect specimens collected by the same botanist, forming collector constellations that reveal research routes, field strategies, and patterns of exploration.
This galactic view is not only visually striking but also highly practical for collection management. It helps identify gaps, highlight areas needing supplementation, track the history of acquisitions, and support data verification and organization. In this way, the herbarium becomes more than a plant archive - it is a coherent, dynamic system where data, history, and biodiversity come together in an organized and meaningful whole.

Une interview réalisée par Salomé, étudiante en M1 Image et Son de l'UBO dans le cadre du festival RESSAC

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