Linnean House - St. Louis, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 36.900 W 090° 15.460
15S E 738765 N 4277621
The Linnean House at the Missouri Botanical Garden is the oldest continuously operated greenhouse in the United States.
Waymark Code: WM1Z9Z
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member wildwoodke
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THe Linnean House built in 1882 by the garden's founder Henry Shaw is named for Carl Linnaeus, the father of plant classification. A bust of Linneaus is above the main entry. The Linnean house is used to house the Garden's camellia collection. Camellias, members of the tea family, bloom in January.
Type of Greenhouse: Botanical display - public

Type of Cover: Glass panel

What is the shape of this greenhouse: Traditional - vertical walls and a gable roof

Unique features: Oldest continuouslly operated greenhouse in United States

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