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'''San Diego Botanic Garden''' ('''SDBG''') is a [[botanical garden]] in [[Encinitas, California]]. It displays more than 5,000 plant species and varieties and has 15 gardens that represent different regions of the world, 12 demonstration gardens, and the largest public bamboo collection in North America. The garden sits on {{Convert|37|acre|ha}} of land. |
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| ⚫ | Until 1957, the gardens were the private estate of Ruth Baird Larabee, at which time she donated her house and grounds to the [[San Diego County, California|County of San Diego]]. The Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation was established in 1961. In March 1970, |
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Today, the gardens include over 5,000 varieties of plants from around the world. The botanical garden also house geographically organized areas for Africa, Australia, Arid [[Madagascar]], South America, the [[Canary Islands]], [[South Africa]], [[Central America]], the Himalayas, the [[Mediterranean]], the [[Middle East]], and [[New Zealand]]. |
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| ⚫ | Until 1957, the gardens were the private estate of Ruth Baird Larabee, at which time she donated her house and grounds to the [[San Diego County, California|County of San Diego]]. The Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation was established in 1961. In March 1970, it opened as '''Quail Botanic Gardens'''. In 2009, the name was changed to San Diego Botanic Garden.[[Image:Quail Botanical Gardens - detail.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Thorny detail.]] |
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== Selected plants == |
== Selected plants == |
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Plant varieties include [[fuchsia]]s, [[hibiscus]], [[bamboo]]s, [[protea]]s, [[cactus|cacti]] and [[succulent]]s, as well as other drought-resistant plants including Australian shrubs. Herbs, water plants, wildflowers, perennials, [[brugmansia]]s, [[Quercus suber|cork oaks]], and [[Arecaceae|palms]] are also featured. |
Plant varieties include [[fuchsia]]s, [[hibiscus]], [[bamboo]]s, [[protea]]s, [[cactus|cacti]] and [[succulent]]s, as well as other drought-resistant plants including Australian shrubs. Herbs, water plants, wildflowers, perennials, [[brugmansia]]s, [[Quercus suber|cork oaks]], and [[Arecaceae|palms]] are also featured. |
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One such plant is the [[corpse flower]], which bloomed in July 2023, for the first time in |
One such plant is the [[Amorphophallus titanum|corpse flower]], which bloomed in July 2023, for the first time in two years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Corpse Flowers |url=https://www.usbg.gov/gardens-plants/corpse-flowers |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=United States Botanic Garden}}</ref> The plant stands at around four feet tall, and in order to see it, guests must reserve a viewing time in advance, as it is only in bloom for a few days. One identifying feature of a corpse flower is its strong smell, which has been compared to rotting flesh. The flowers are classified as endangered, and botanic gardens around the United States are working to preserve them.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Taketa |first=Kristen |date=July 3, 2023 |title=You can now glimpse–and smell–the rare, giant ‘corpse flower’ bloom at San Diego Botantic Garden |work=The San Diego Union–Tribune |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/local/story/2023-07-03/giant-corpse-flower-bloom-san-diego-botanic-garden}}</ref> |
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Of particular interest is the maturing [[Quercus suber| |
Of particular interest is the maturing [[Quercus suber|cork oak]] (''Quercus suber'') forest. Paths wind through a cluster of twisted and majestic Cork Oaks. Cork Oaks groves in other parts of the world are still harvested for their cork (bark) that is used in for corks placed in wine bottles, as well as for purses, jewelry and wallets. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Latest revision as of 03:25, 6 October 2024
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  San Diego Botanic Garden  San Diego Botanic Garden | |
| Type | Botanical garden |
| Location | Encinitas, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 33°03′08″N 117°16′50″W / 33.0522°N 117.2806°W |
| Area | 37 acres (150,000 m2) |
San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) is a botanical garden in Encinitas, California. It displays more than 5,000 plant species and varieties and has 15 gardens that represent different regions of the world, 12 demonstration gardens, and the largest public bamboo collection in North America. The garden sits on 37 acres (15 ha) of land.
Until 1957, the gardens were the private estate of Ruth Baird Larabee, at which time she donated her house and grounds to the County of San Diego. The Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation was established in 1961. In March 1970, it opened as Quail Botanic Gardens. In 2009, the name was changed to San Diego Botanic Garden.
Selected plants
[edit]Plant varieties include fuchsias, hibiscus, bamboos, proteas, cacti and succulents, as well as other drought-resistant plants including Australian shrubs. Herbs, water plants, wildflowers, perennials, brugmansias, cork oaks, and palms are also featured.
One such plant is the corpse flower, which bloomed in July 2023, for the first time in two years.[1] The plant stands at around four feet tall, and in order to see it, guests must reserve a viewing time in advance, as it is only in bloom for a few days. One identifying feature of a corpse flower is its strong smell, which has been compared to rotting flesh. The flowers are classified as endangered, and botanic gardens around the United States are working to preserve them.[2]
Of particular interest is the maturing cork oak (Quercus suber) forest. Paths wind through a cluster of twisted and majestic Cork Oaks. Cork Oaks groves in other parts of the world are still harvested for their cork (bark) that is used in for corks placed in wine bottles, as well as for purses, jewelry and wallets.
Gallery
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Path through gardens -
Entrance to Hamilton Children's Garden -
Signboard for Hamilton Children's Garden -
In the Hamilton Children's Garden -
In the Hamilton Children's Garden -
In the Hamilton Children's Garden -
In the Hamilton Children's Garden
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Corpse Flowers". United States Botanic Garden. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Taketa, Kristen (July 3, 2023). "You can now glimpse–and smell–the rare, giant 'corpse flower' bloom at San Diego Botantic Garden". The San Diego Union–Tribune.
External links
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