The second circular for the 2nd Spanish Botany Congress has been issued; the event will take place in Seville, on the campus of Pablo de Olavide University, from 22 to 25 September 2025. This circular marks the start of the submission period for proposals for themed symposia, workshops and other parallel events. Further information
SEBOT has launched an annual grant programme to support independent initiatives by botanists in the early stages of their research. The first recipients are: Ángélica Gallego: “Influence of climate and biogeography on the evolution of the Asian-Neotropical Dendropanax–Gamblea clade (Araliaceae)” Ignacio Ramos: “IberFill: filling in the gaps in plant distribution maps on the Iberian Peninsula … Read more
Taking advantage of the International Botanical Congress held in Madrid, SEBOT’s working group on international relations held several informal meetings with senior representatives of organisations attending the event. These contacts will soon give rise to joint initiatives and avenues for collaboration. Among the societies involved are the International Association of Bryologists, the Botanical Society of … Read more
Botany: a thriving science in Spain More than 40 plant species new to science described in 2023 This July 2024, Spain is positioning itself as the world capital of botany by hosting the largest gathering in this scientific discipline: the International Botany Congress, at which … Read more
In recent years, more than 5,000 specimens have been collected in Málaga and have now been added to the MGC and MUB herbaria. These studies not only contribute to our understanding of the region’s bryology, but also pave the way for new systematic and biogeographical studies. This publication includes the catalogue for the western Serranía de Ronda, … Read more
Over the weekend of 7–9 June, the second edition of the “SEBOTA” botanical excursions took place. On this occasion, 35 members travelled to the Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas Natural Park to explore its flora. We were joined there by David Cuerda, Juan … Read more
On 17 and 18 November, a symposium on herbaria and scientific collections took place in León. Over two days packed with science, reflection and a great atmosphere, the 150 registered participants, plus the 50 who joined online, were able to learn more about large and local herbariums, collections of various taxonomic groups, repositories … Read more
From 16 to 18 June, SEBOT’s working group on field trips and outreach activities began its work by organising an excursion to visit the Atlantic Botanical Garden in Gijón and explore the mountain flora of Somiedo and the surrounding areas. More than twenty members of … Read more
On 13 June, SEBOT’s general meeting of members was held, at which the activities carried out over the past year were reviewed, and the application for membership of SEBOT by the Ibero-Macaronesian Herbarium Association, which comprises more than 80 individual and institutional members, was discussed. … Read more
