Jardí Botànic de Sóller, Botanical garden in Sóller, Spain
This botanical garden in Sóller displays Mediterranean plant species across multiple sections, combining native Balearic flora with specimens from other Mediterranean islands. The collections are arranged in themed areas that guide visitors through the region's botanical diversity.
The garden was established in 1985 and opened to the public in 1992, situated on the grounds of a former 1900 mansion. The existing estate landscape provided an established setting for developing the botanical collection.
The ethnobotanical section displays plants that locals historically used for healing, food, and rituals. These collections connect people's daily lives with the plants that surrounded them through the centuries.
The pathways are easy to walk and accessible for visitors of all abilities to explore the collections comfortably. Educational materials and guided tours are available to help navigate and understand the plant displays.
The garden maintains a seed bank dedicated to preserving endangered species from the Balearic Islands and Mediterranean regions. This conservation effort protects plant species that are increasingly rare in their natural habitats.
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