Rome's Villa Borghese welcomes clone of 17th-century tree
Rome's 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 Rome's 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 Rome's most beloved parks. The six-year-old "Platanus Orientalis" is a clone of a rare specimen planted over 400 years ago by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, who built extensive gardens around his...
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