Carl Linnaeus:

The greatest pleasure of a gardener is to survey his work, and to admire the result of his own industry.

— Carl Linnaeus Early Modern

Biological taxonomy

From 'Amoenitates Academicae' or similar writings, reflecting his personal enjoyment of botany.

c. 1749-1769

Verification

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Cross Reference

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