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Publisher: Hortus botanicus Leiden

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Franse veldwesp (Polistes dominula) op Pastinaak (Pastinaca sativa)

Over four centuries ago, the first prefect of Hortus botanicus Leiden founded a botanical garden collection that currently encompasses over sixteen thousand plants. The current prefect hopes to create a hotspot for biodiversity..


Continue reading 04 September 2025   2 wkn oud
Vals dooiermos

In city centers, lichens are becoming heavier. Thanks to the urban heat island effect, they adapt to higher temperatures by growing thicker than their counterparts outside the city. This remarkable phenomenon shows how even the..


Continue reading 31 August 2025   2 wkn oud

In the Netherlands, the dog rose (Rosa canina) is a familiar face in hedgerows, woodland edges, and along dikes. But this wild rose’s roots run far deeper than European soil alone. With its soft blossoms and bright red rosehips,..


Continue reading 17 August 2025   1 maand oud
Verschillende soorten mossen en algen hechten zich aan straattegels, bakstenen en beton.

Which 'hidden' organisms live in the city? How can we use these organisms to help trees grow better, make concrete more plant-friendly and measure heat stress? Will city dwellers act more environmentally conscious if they let..


Continue reading 02 April 2022   3 jaar oud

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