Musk Mallow; Althaea Fruticans and Althaea Vulgaris – Art by Basilius Besler (1561–1629)

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Basilius Besler (1561–1629) was a respected Nuremberg apothecary and botanist, best known for his monumental Hortus Eystettensis. He was curator of the garden of Johann Konrad von Gemmingen, prince bishop of Eichstätt in Bavaria.

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Size: 3222px × 3667px
Location: Germany
Photo credit: © Bill Waterson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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