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{{Short description|Botanical garden in Encinitas, California}} |
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| location = [[Encinitas, California]], [[United States]] |
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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, 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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The '''San Diego Botanic Garden''', formerly '''Quail Botanical Gardens''', is a [[botanical garden]] in [[Encinitas, California]], [[United States|USA]]. At {{convert|37|acre|m2}}, the garden includes rare [[bamboo]] groves (said to be the largest bamboo collection in the United States), desert gardens, a tropical [[rainforest]], California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, and a subtropical [[fruit]] garden. The gardens are open to the public daily. The name of the facility was changed in 2009 to better reflect the garden's status as a regional attraction.<ref>[http://www.sdbgarden.org/press.htm Press Releases]</ref> |
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== 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. |
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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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Explore four miles of garden trails, enjoy restful vistas, flowering trees, majestic palms, and the nation’s largest bamboo collection. Thanks to the mild climate, plants from all over the world thrive. The diverse topography provides a variety of microclimates giving the visitor a sensation of going from a desert environment to a tropical rainforest. |
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| ⚫ | 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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Located 30 minutes north of San Diego in Encinitas, California, San Diego Botanic Garden features numerous exhibits, including rare bamboo groves, desert gardens, a tropical rainforest, California native plants, Mediterranean climate landscapes, succulent gardens, an herb garden, firesafe landscaping, a subtropical fruit garden, and native coastal sage natural areas. The Hamilton Children's Garden was opened in June 2011, the largest interactive children's garden on the West Coast. |
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==Gallery== |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens.jpg |Path through gardens |
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Today the gardens include nearly 3,000 varieties of tropical, subtropical, and [[California native plants]]. Collections include the climate-based gardens for the New World and Old World Desert, Coastal [[Sagebrush|Sage]] Scrub, Sub-Tropical Fruit, a [[Pinetum]], a Palm Canyon, as well as geographically organized gardens for [[Africa]], [[Australia]], Arid [[Madagascar]] Garden, Arid [[South America]], the [[Canary Islands]], Cape [[South Africa]], [[Central America]], the [[Himalayas]], the [[Mediterranean]], the [[Middle East]], [[New Zealand]], the Pan-Tropical [[Rainforest]] with a 60-foot waterfall, and the [[Pacific]]. |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 2.jpg| Entrance to Hamilton Children's Garden |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 3.jpg| Signboard for Hamilton Children's Garden |
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| ⚫ | Plant varieties include [[fuchsia |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 4.jpg| In the Hamilton Children's Garden |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 5.jpg| In the Hamilton Children's Garden |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 6.jpg| In the Hamilton Children's Garden |
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Image:Quail botanical gardens 7.jpg| In the Hamilton Children's Garden |
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Hours |
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9:00 am – 5:00 pm Daily |
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Extended summer hours, |
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open to 8:00 pm Thursdays |
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Admission |
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Adults $12 |
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Seniors, students, active military $8 |
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Children ages 3-12 $6 |
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Members; children ages 2 & under FREE |
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Parking $2* |
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Go Green Policy - 4 or more in a car, park free* |
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*Members park free. |
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== See also == |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.sdbgarden.org/ San Diego Botanic Garden |
* [http://www.sdbgarden.org/ Official '''San Diego Botanic Garden''' website] |
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[[Category:Botanical gardens in California]] |
[[Category:Botanical gardens in California]] |
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[[Category:Botanical gardens in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Parks in San Diego County, California]] |
[[Category:Parks in San Diego County, California]] |
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[[es:Jardín Botánico de San Diego]] |
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[[Category:Encinitas, California]] |
[[Category:Encinitas, California]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:25, 6 October 2024
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 General view of the garden | |
  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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