Roger A. Ramsbottom

Linnaeus's flower clock is a fascinating and historical concept created by the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century. In 1751, Linnaeus designed a flower clock as a way to show how different flowers bloom at specific times of the day, thus creating a living "clock" that could be used to tell time based on the opening and closing patterns of flowers. For example: •5:00 AM (early morning) – Crocus (known for opening at dawn) •9:00 AM – Poppy (which opens late morning) •12:00 PM (noon) – Lily (which blooms around noon) •3:00 PM – Rose (usually opens fully in the afternoon) •6:00 PM (evening) – Evening primrose (blooms in the evening) •9:00 PM (night) – Night-blooming cereus (which opens at night)