They loved trees, and plants, and were fascinated by the greenery. They travelled the world to find new plants and study them. Well, Bernard and a colleague of his, an Englishman called Collinson, they went to Lebanon together to find new types of plants. It was a true adventure back in the eighteenth century, and they were very brave. Lebanon has never been a wonderful place to visit.
None know why they choose there, but they did, and returned with seeds.
One of those seeds was this tree, which Bernard de Jussieu planted on their return. Piper clumsily translated his words, but the wine made it difficult to keep up. It didn't matter to her, just so long as she had reason to spend time holding him. He was so beautiful, and so smart, and seemed to know everything about this gorgeous city. But lover, we are in the Jardin de Plantes.