Cruickshank Botanic Garden, Botanical garden at University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Cruickshank Botanic Garden is a botanical garden at the University of Aberdeen featuring various planted areas and collections spread across the grounds. It includes shrub borders, rock gardens, water features, rose gardens, and a section dedicated to trees.
The garden was established in 1898 when land was donated to the University of Aberdeen to create a botanical collection. Since then it has become a center for plant study and research within the university.
The garden serves as a meeting place where students and visitors learn to identify plants from many different parts of the world. It shows how people organize and share botanical knowledge through careful collection and display.
The garden is easy to reach and located near a historic cathedral outside the main city. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as there are paths through various planted areas to explore.
The garden houses several thousand different plant species from around the world within its relatively compact space. This variety means visitors can explore many different growing environments and plant communities in one visit.
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