Posts Tagged ‘Linnaeus’
Celebrating the Brilliant Young Swedish Botanist Peter Forsskal Who Died of Malaria in Yemen
“Linnaeus said this wild desert plant, a member of the non-stinging nettles genus, was as stubborn and persistent as Peter himself.” January 11, 1732 Today is the birthday of the Swedish-speaking Finnish explorer, naturalist, botanist, and an apostle of Carl Linnaeus, Peter Forsskål (“Pee-ah-tur Forsh-COOL”). Peter was the naturalist on the Royal Danish Expedition to…
Read MoreSwedish Botanist Carl Linneaus and his Lapland Costume
“Through it all, Carl fell in love with the Lapland, and his main souvenir was a traditional Lapland costume complete with a magical drum.” May 23, 1707 On this day, the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus was born. When Carl was 25 years old, he set out to explore the Lapland. Carl spent nearly six…
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