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The Hortus in Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in Europe. A green oasis in the middle of the city. #hortusamsterdam

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Do you feel like a quiet morning stroll today? We are here for you! ⁠
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Thanks for sharing @noshadeintheshadow ⁠
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If you like exotic fruits, here’s one that adds a little ‘freak factor’ to the experience. 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘴 is a shrub that is native to eastern Asia, from China, Nepal and Myanmar. Although these fruits are edible, not everyone likes the slimy structure: the jelly-like pulp is the edible part, not the hard seeds.⁠
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The plant is full of it’s spectacular blue fruits in late autumn, around the time of Halloween. ⁠The fruit is also known as 'dead man's fingers'. How fitting for the time of year? 👻👻💛💙⁠
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Let us take a close look at the Common passion flower (𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘦𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘢). The flower looks somewhat complex, is about 10 centimetres in diameter, the sepals and petals of the flower are white, surmounted by a corona of blue or violet filaments, then five greenish-yellow stamens and three purple stigmas.⁠
This abundantly flowering plant originates from Brazil and Argentina.⁠
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The Common passion flower is one of the 'originals' of the numerous hybrids offered in plant shops today. In the warm microclimate of the city centre, this species is winter hardy. In the Hortus the plant grows outside in the systemic garden.⁠
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The flowers of this 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢 can be seen in the systematic garden at the moment. The plant blooms from summer until the first frost with yellow flowers with brown markings. ⁠⁠
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This species is also known as 'snapweed' or in Dutch 'springzaad'. The name comes from the seeds popping out when the ripe fruit is touched. ⁠⁠
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➡️ Swipe to see! ⁠⁠
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Autumn days have started in Amsterdam. And guess what we often encounter during this season? You're right, all kinds of mushrooms! 🍄⁠⁠
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A mushroom, which is actually a fungus, is a fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting fungus that grows aboveground or on its food source. In autumn, the soil is often still warm, the temperature relatively high and there is usually a lot of rain. These elements create an ideal condition for mushrooms to grow.⁠⁠
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It is so much fun to go outside in this season and count how many species you can find! Can you recognise them?⁠⁠
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The elegant flowers of the 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 can still be seen in the garden. Originally, the 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢 occurred in the wild throughout Europe and the south-west of Asia, but unfortunately it has become very rare and is now on the Red List in the Netherlands and Belgium.⁠
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The species name 'columbaria' means “dove-like” from where it gets the common name Dove pincushions or in Dutch Duifkruid. The flowers are somewhat reminiscent of a dove that has puffed up its feathers.⁠

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From the treetop walkway, you probably have the best view of all the plants in the Palm greenhouse.. Thank you for visiting and sharing this lovely photo @Forestboo! ⁠
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#Sundayshare 💚💚🌴⁠

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Great little corner of the desert greenhouse!⁠
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The blind prickly pear (𝘖𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢 𝘳𝘶𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘢) is native to southwestern Texas and northern Mexico, where it grows on rocky slopes. The plant likes to be in full sun, which is why it grows so well in this spot in our greenhouse! ⁠
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Thanks for sharing @feenieuwenhuis 📸🌵 #Repost ⁠

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While autumn is really kicking in, a lot of our plants are showing their last flowers of this flowering season. We are enjoying each flower as long as it lasts.😍💜⁠
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Blue angel trumpet (𝘐𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢 𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘦), is a fast-growing woody shrub/small tree native to Argentina and Bolivia. The beautiful blue trumpet-shaped flowers hang down like a miniature of the well-known Brugmansia.

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A beautiful picture of the Grove snail on the remaining stems of the 𝘚𝘮𝘺𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘮, commonly known as perfoliate Alexanders.⁠
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The perfoliate Alexander is known for its bright yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers in spring. But also after flowering, in autumn, the remaining stems look amazing. Apart from their looks, these stems are also very useful in our gardens ecosystem.⁠
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The Grove snail loves to eat these browning leaves and other plant remains, fungi, algae, moss, and insects. Enjoy your lunch little helper! 💚🐌

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In the Netherlands, the crocus is mainly known as an early spring bloomer. But this 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘺𝘪 from southern Greece is known as the 'fall crocus'. The small, rounded, lilac flowers with paler throats have just popped up in our rock garden. 😍💜💜

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In this photo taken yesterday evening, the queen of water lilies 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢 x “Longwood Hybrid” is flowering beautifully. 🥰⁠
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The enchanting flower blooms for two nights: the first night white, the second pink. Today you can still see the pink flower. But luckily we can already see the next flowerbuds coming, so if you visit us this week, you can probably already admire the next flower! ⁠
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The plant is on display in the outdoor pond until the end of October. If you still want to see it, come by soon!

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Very happy to present to you: a showcase of some of the Netherlands' best garden, plant and landscape photography! 📸🌱💚⁠
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The @Roots_nl exhibition shows the winners and runners-up of this year's nature photography competition. If you are a photography lover, you do not want to miss this exhibition! ⁠
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The photos are up for another few weeks (until 31 October). You can find more information and tickets via link in our bio. 🔗⁠

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It is a perfect sunny day for a botanical adventure with friends or family. Hope to see you later today! 💛☀️⁠
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Thanks for visiting and the beautiful photos @reinwardtacademie #Sundayshare

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The 𝘝𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘻𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢 is a tropical water plant by nature. We are very happy to be able to show the plant in our tropical greenhouse this year! It blends in perfectly with the jungle background! 😍💚🌱⁠
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Thank you @_nature_apfpm_ for sharing this lovely image #repost

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