Botany
The Museum’s Botany exhibition takes us into the world of plants, beginning with life’s fundamental unit: the plant cell. Stunning 3D visualizations show the process of photosynthesis, through which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy and sustain life on Earth.
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The exhibition continues with a systematic exploration of the major plant groups:
Mosses, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. Organisms often associated with botany but not true plants, such as algae, lichens, and fungi, are also presented, highlighting their ecological roles and interactions with plants.
Life-size and enlarged exhibits reveal the diversity of forms, from delicate mosses to majestic conifers.
A dedicated section explores plant anatomy and morphology: from roots and stems to flowers and fruits. Structural adaptations across ecosystems and pollination mechanisms ensuring the continuity of plant life are also highlighted.
Particular attention is given to plant fossils, approximately 11–12 million years old, from Western Macedonia. Leaves, branches, and fruits of extinct species such as Glyptostrobus europaeus and the ancient oak Quercus pontica-miocenica reveal a warmer, wetter climate of the past. These unique specimens show visitors that the Earth is a dynamic planet, constantly evolving along with the life it hosts.
