Viburnum carlesii: High-Resolution Scans of Leaves (IFML Dataset 0301)

Abstract: This dataset contains high-resolution flatbed scans of Viburnum carlesii (Korean Spice Viburnum) collected in Story County, Iowa, USA. These images were generated as part of the Iowa Forestry Media Library (IFML). Specimen Details Taxon: Viburnum carlesii Family: Adoxaceae Common Name: Korean Spice Viburnum Specimen Type: Leaf (Adaxial & Abaxial) Collection Date: 2025-08-13 Location: Story County, Iowa, USA Data Structure To facilitate both scientific analysis and general use, this dataset is organized into two distinct packages: Archival Package (.zip): Contains the raw, uncompressed 48-bit TIFF masters captured at 1200 dpi. These files are cropped to the specimen boundaries and contain no color grading, post-processing, or physical scale bars. Recommended for high-magnification analysis of venation and pubescence. Access Package (.zip): Contains processed, color-corrected images. This includes PNGs with backgrounds removed (transparent) and high-quality JPEGs sharpened for immediate use in presentations, teaching materials, and web applications. Technical Specifications Scanner: Epson Expression 13000XL Resolution: 1200 dpi Color Depth: 48-bit Color (TIFF) / 24-bit (JPEG/PNG) Processing: Archival TIFFs are raw crops. Access files were processed in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom using a standardized white balance and editing script to ensure consistency across the library. Citation & Attribution Under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC-BY 4.0), you are free to use these images but must provide appropriate credit. For Academic Research (Bibliography): Willard, Eli. (2026). Iowa Forestry Media Library: Viburnum carlesii Dataset 0301. Zenodo. For Web, Social Media, or Presentations (Caption/Credit Line): "Image courtesy of Eli Willard / Iowa Forestry Media Library (CC-BY 4.0)"