How Purdue Arboretum accession numbers work Every tree, shrub, and mass planting in the Arboretum collection has an accession number. It works like a library call number or a social security number for a plant. It's unique, it's assigned once, and it follows that plant for its whole life. If you're looking at the tour, a dedication listing, or a plant record, this number ties…
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"Purdue Name Number" is a unique identifier for this specific plant taxon. It is part of our internal numbering system used to assign numbers to specific plant taxa. We use separate "name numbers" even for different cultivars of the same plant species. This allows us to better manage taxonomic changes that happen over time. Essentially, a "Purdue Name Number" acts as a primary key in…
