Plant Identification
Sample Submission
- Include the entire plant, with the root system when possible
- Try to include more than one plant when possible
- Try to include flowers and and/or fruit
- Wrap the root ball in a dry paper towel and place in a plastic bag
- Place the entire plant in a plastic bag
- Inclusion of the following information assist in identification
- Where is it found (yard, garden, pasture, etc.)
- Site conditions (share, sun, dry, wet)
- Annual or perennial plant (if known)
- Flower and seed color (if submission is after this stage)
- Bloom time
- Plant height or habit (creeping, vining, etc.)
- Plant height
- How many plants in the area
- Fill out “Submission Form” and include it with the sample
- Keep sample cool until shipment to:
Send Sample To:
Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
448 Plant Science Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0722
Diagnostic Clinics
