A Botanical Discovery at Bartram's Garden: EVIDENCE FOR PRESERVED PLANT MATERIAL

Coulter et al discuss a botanical discovery at Bartram's Garden, exploring evidence for preserved plant material. Today, visitors to Bartran's Garden, located along the Schuylkill River in southwest Philadelphia, are greeted by a green terraced landscape that has been shaped by centuries o...

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Published inExpedition Vol. 62; no. 3; p. 56
Main Authors Coulter, Elizabeth, Pearson, Bevan, Stein, Juliet, White, Chantel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania, University Museum 01.10.2020
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Archaeology
Botanical gardens
Endangered & extinct species
Historic buildings & sites
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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Summary:Coulter et al discuss a botanical discovery at Bartram's Garden, exploring evidence for preserved plant material. Today, visitors to Bartran's Garden, located along the Schuylkill River in southwest Philadelphia, are greeted by a green terraced landscape that has been shaped by centuries of gardening activities. It is the oldest surviving botanical garden in the US and contains several gardens for people to enjoy. A reconstructed kitchen garden showcases historical vegetables and herbs. A medicinal garden presents a collection of species with healing properties, and a beautiful flower garden displays 19th-century varieties of peonies and roses. Each plant tells a fascinating story of Philadelphia's botanical heritage.
ISSN:0014-4738