Rome's Villa Borghese welcomes clone of 17th-century tree
Romes Villa Borghese welcomes clone of 17th-century tree AFP 1/26/2021 AFP © ANDREAS SOLARO Those behind the project say the clone now planted in the Villa Borghese public park represents a botanical feat that they hope will ensure the longevity of Romes majestic trees A plane tree with roots in the 17th century and a Greek god as an ancestor is now taking pride of place in one of Romes most beloved parks. The six-year-old "Platanus Orientalis" is a clone of a rare specimen...
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