Renaissance botanists

Renaissance botanists were scientists and scholars during the Renaissance period (roughly 14th to 17th century) who studied plants with a focus on understanding their structure, classification, and uses. They moved beyond medieval reliance on religious or traditional texts, emphasizing direct observation and detailed description. These botanists contributed to the development of modern taxonomy, documenting plant diversity and improving medicinal uses. Their work laid the groundwork for botanical science, combining art, exploration, and scientific inquiry to better understand the natural world. Notable figures includeLeonhart Fuchs and Andrea Cesalpino, who advanced botanical knowledge through careful study and systematic classification.