tradescant (Meaning)
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tradescant (n)
English botanist who was one of the first to collect specimens of plants (1570-1638)
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English botanist who was one of the first to collect specimens of plants (1570-1638)
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John Tradescant the Younger was a renowned botanist and naturalist who collected exotic plants for his father's garden.
The Tradescant Cabinet of Curiosities housed an eclectic collection of natural history specimens, including taxidermied animals and preserved plants.
Tradescant collected specimens from around the world, including the first goldfish brought to England.
The Tradescants' garden in Lambeth was a popular destination for scholars and plant enthusiasts.