Caterpillars and Canvases: The Extraordinary Life of Maria Sibylla Merian

Maria Sibylla Merian

This botanical history post was featured on The Daily Gardener podcast: Click here to see the complete show notes for this episode. April 2, 1647 On this day, Maria Sibylla Merian was born. She emerged into this world when Isaac Newton was but a few years her senior. But, while Newton’s legacy flourished through centuries,…

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