Uppsala University Botanic Gardens

Apart from the two trees mentioned initially, there are about forty plant species fromLinnaeus’ days still surviving at Hammarby. The scopolia is restricted to its presumablyoriginal spot while dog’s mercury is spreading all over the area..The henbane bell (Scopolia carniolica), one of the fortyLinnaean plants at HammarbyThe martagon lily (Lilium martagon) is a Linnaeanplant which is found in plenty at HammarbyBeing able to actually study the sameplant individuals or clones as Linnaeusdid is of great importance. Doing it in agenuine 18 th century environment is ofextra value. To enhance the experienceeven further, the surroundinglandscape is since 2007 a culturalreserve managed by 18 th centurymethods.On the hill behind the manor housethere is a small yellow stone house.This is Linnaeus’ natural historymuseum – his museum in altis, hiscastle in the air. After several fires,Linnaeus realised that his herbariumspecimens and his vast collections ofanimals in alcohol, insects, minerals,etc. were in danger. A fire proofmuseum was built in a fortnight. Theopening was celebrated and the crownprince paid a visit.The manor house at Linnaeus’ Hammarby withSt Lucy’s cherry (Prunus mahaleb) in flower.