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Botanical Garden of Heidelberg University

Botanical Garden of Heidelberg University

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Botanical Garden of Heidelberg University

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Kristian

January 23, 2023

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There are around 14,000 plant species in the botanical garden. The focus of the collection in the garden is in the greenhouses. The following 9 special collections form the heart of this:
Succulents, tropical orchids, bromeliads (pineapple family), cycads (cycads), insectivores, tropical ferns, Aristolochiaceae (muddy pheasant), Cyclanthaceae (diskflower), Mediterranean geophytes

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Michael (Wasi)

December 23, 2024

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The Botanical Garden of the University of Heidelberg is one of the oldest and most diverse botanical gardens in the world. It was founded in 1593 and is located on the Im Neuenheimer Feld campus. The garden covers an area of three hectares and is home to over 14,000 plant species from all over the world.

Visitors can admire tropical orchids, bromeliads and succulents in the greenhouses. In the open air there is a fern gorge, an alpine garden and a heath area.

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Diana

January 30, 2025

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A small but nice garden to recharge your batteries, whether from everyday life or hospital life, I was very happy to walk through it and enjoyed it very much

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Elevation 160 m

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Thursday 11 June

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