A microscopic portion of Harvard's Glass Flowers collection - Harvard Gazette
Briefly

The exhibition, featuring glass models crafted by the Blaschkas, provides intricate insights into plant reproduction and the resilience of species like ferns and mosses.
This special exhibition illustrates and explains these complex life cycles to visitors through the glass models, carefully written text, and accompanying diagrams.
The Blaschkas' glass models serve as vital educational tools, displaying the microscopic intricacies of plant and fungal worlds as well as their health and disease mechanisms.
Their work not only showcases artistic craftsmanship but also elevates our understanding of botany through scientifically accurate representations of delicate life cycles.
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