"The fragile specimens, ink drawings and watercolour illustrations of plants belonged to Darwin's teacher and mentor, Prof John Stevens Henslow, and have been stored in Cambridge University's herbarium for nearly 200 years."
"Henslow introduced him to the concept of variation, laying the foundation for Darwin's later theory of evolution."
"Henslow's use of illustrations on his botany course was pioneering; he collected the specimens and designed the illustrations so he could begin offering Cambridge undergraduates an annual botany course in 1827."
"It's the fullest, most complete way to teach botany: you pull apart the material, you dissect it, you see how it smells."
Plant specimens and teaching materials from Prof John Stevens Henslow, Charles Darwin's mentor, have been discovered in Cambridge. These materials, including rare watercolours and drawings, will be used to teach modern students about botany. Henslow's pioneering approach to botany included the use of illustrations and a focus on plant variation, which influenced Darwin's understanding of evolution. Henslow's botany course, established in 1827, was attended by Darwin in 1828, marking a significant moment in his education and scientific development.
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