A flower(?) in the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden by Hedepo

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Feb 19, 2008

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A flower(?) in the Hortus Botanicus in Leiden I have been wandering around, last week, in the hortus. It was too early in the year, hardly any exotic plant was flowering in the greenhouses. This little flower ( approx 1-1.5 inch) was quite special, but I have forgotten to search for- and to look at the label!! Wandering in this historical place is always a pleasure, it is hot inside and oops …. a lot of condensation - water on the camera, it was cold outside!! Have a very nice evening Henk The Hortus Botanicus of Leiden is the oldest botanical garden of the Netherlands, and one of the oldest in the world. It is located in the southwestern part of the historical centre of the city, between the Academy building and the Leiden Observatory In 1587 the young University of Leiden requested the burgomasters of Leiden permission to establish a hortus academics behind the Academy building, for the benefit of the medicine students. Permission was granted in 1590, and as prefect was appointed the famous botanist Carolus Clusius (1526-1609), who arrived in Leiden in 1593. Clusius' knowledge, reputation and international contacts allowed him to set up a very extensive plant collection. Clusius also urged the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to collect plants and (dried) plant specimens. The original garden set up by Clusius was small (about 35 by 40 meters), but contained more than 1000 different plants.

Comments (22)

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amlondono

12:07PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Beautiful flower , poetic macro ! ,thanks for the info too , Ana

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Mondwin

12:16PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Wonderful shot dear Friend!!!!!!!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx

MrsLubner

1:26PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

You have provided a marvelous texture to those petals. Very fine capture!

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sharky_

1:52PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Very nice shot. Excellent lighting. Aloha

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artaddict2

2:15PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Great macro and very interesting narrative my friend!

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durleybeachbum

2:47PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Very interesting info and a beautiful pic!

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RobyHermida

3:04PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

Great macro !!!!!!!!!!

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mickuk50

3:25PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

a wonderful looking flower .i never think to look in greenhouses .excellent colours and detail henk mick

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danob

3:54PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

A wonderful and beautiful tropical bloom let us hope it natural habitat can survive we still have much to learn..

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rainbows

4:04PM | Tue, 19 February 2008

A beautiful shot Henk, with superb presentation. I thank you for information too. We have the same frosty nights here this side of the Northsea. Days have been sunny and bitterly cold. Have a nice evening Diane.

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