Adelaide Botanical Garden
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens (/əˈdɛlɪd bəˈtænɪk ˈɡɑrdnz/), established in 1855 under Director George Francis, span 90 acres and serve both scientific and
| Adelaide Botanic Garden | ||
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| The garden's 1877 tropical palm house | ||
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| Name | Adelaide Botanic Garden | |
| Location | Adelaide, South Australia | |
| Website | www.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au | |
recreational purposes. The Gardens feature a layout of broad lawns and curated flowerbeds, reflecting an English style. Following Mr. Francis's death, Maurice William Holtze was appointed Director in 1891, during which time significant advancements were made. These include the construction of greenhouses, such as the Victoria Regia House, dedicated to tropical plants, and the establishment of the Museum of Economic Botany, funded by Mr. A.M. Simpson. The Gardens, with both exotic and native species, are a public attraction, particularly on Sundays when large crowds gather.[1]
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