Durban Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden in Durban, South Africa.
Durban Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in South Africa that displays ferns, orchids, palms, and cycads in a subtropical setting. The space is organized into sections for different plant groups and includes an herbarium used for scientific study and plant identification.
The garden was established in 1849 and moved to its current location in 1851 to grow economically important plants like sugar cane. Over time it became a research center for botanical studies rather than just a commercial venture.
The place grew from scientific interests in tropical plants, and visitors can see how the research work shaped the collections on display today.
The gardens are open to visitors daily and offer free parking with a staffed Visitors Complex for assistance. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water or sun protection depending on the season.
The gardens house a dedicated orchid house with thousands of plants from different species blooming at various times throughout the year. Visitors can observe how these tropical flowers thrive in a controlled environment.
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