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Carolus Linnaeus
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Noun1.Carolus Linnaeus - Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)Carolus Linnaeus - Swedish botanist who proposed the modern system of biological nomenclature (1707-1778)


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It is used in several exotic and exclusive recipes worldwide and was originally discovered by Carl von Linnaeus in 1753, in the Amazon.
1800s Flower Hour Thanks to the work of Swedish taxonomist (expert in plant and animal classification) Carl von Linnaeus (1707-1778), folks in the 19th century were treated to one of history's prettiest timepieces: the floral clock.
 
 
 
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