Basilius Besler Florilegium The Book of Plants

The Basilius Besler Florilegium presents 367 botanical plates documenting the historic gardens of Eichstätt, Bavaria. Its illustrations are organized by season, covering plants from 90 families across 340 genera, following the classification system used in modern botany. The detailed engravings capture the full range of flora that once filled the palatial grounds, making it a substantial reference within botanical literature.