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Bosco Verticale, Milano, Italy via Instagram

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Bosco Verticale, Milano, Italy

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An apartment complex covered in trees and plants. 

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Bosco Verticale and Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milano, Italy via Instagram

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Bosco Verticale and Piazza Gae Aulenti, Milano, Italy

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An older apartment complex covered in trees and plans near this new and decidedly modern piazza with striking office buildings, huge Unicredit tower, fountains, restaurants and shops.

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan via Instagram

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan

A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan via Instagram

This was taken during my second visit to the botanic garden during our trip to Milan last September. I was on my own for the day and wanted to take some more photos. The mosquitos were ferocious, but I got some cool shots. 

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan via Instagram

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan

A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan via Instagram

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan  via Instagram

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan 

A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan  via Instagram

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“Species belonging to the genus Amaranthus have been cultivated for their grains for 8,000 years. Amaranth plants are classified as pseudocereals that are grown for their edible starchy seeds, but they are not in the same botanical family as true cereals such as wheat and rice. Wikipedia”

This photo is from my second visit to the botanic garden during our trip to Milan last September. I was on my own for the day and wanted to take some more photos. The mosquitos were ferocious, but I got some cool shots. 

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan

While castor bean is a veritable weed here in Southern California in Europe they grow it as an ornamental. The leaves are quite large and structural, making a dramatic impact in the garden. 

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan

While castor bean is a veritable weed here in Southern California in Europe they grow it as an ornamental. I must admit the seed pods are quite structural and beautiful.

This photo is from my second visit to the botanic garden during our trip to Milan last September. I was on my own for the day and wanted to take some more photos. The mosquitos were ferocious, but I got some cool shots. 

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Orto Botanico so Brera, Milano, Italia

Another fine shot from my second visit to this garden. Highly recommended should you ever be in Milan.

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A scene from the Orto Botanico in the Brera district of Milan

You can create layered views in even the smallest garden, making them appear larger than they are. Here, trees and a low hedge create a frame for the scene beyond. 

This photo is from my second visit to the botanic garden during our trip to Milan last September. I was on my own for the day and wanted to take some more photos. The mosquitos were ferocious, but I got some cool shots. 

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