National Botanic Garden, Botanical garden in Alexandra Park, Harare, Zimbabwe
The National Botanic Garden is a large facility in Harare featuring distinct ecological zones and regional habitats. Visitors find desert plants, wetland areas, and forest sections all situated alongside one another.
The site began in 1902 as a recreational space and later became a research and conservation center. In the early postwar period it took on its current form as a specialized scientific institution.
The garden preserves plant species that hold meaning in local traditions and healing practices. Visitors can observe how Zimbabwe's vegetation has been traditionally used by the people who live here.
The garden requires several hours to explore fully, since its various sections are spread across the space. Comfortable shoes are advisable, and shade is limited in some areas.
The garden collects and preserves plant specimens with information on botanical diversity across southern Africa. This scientific collection forms the foundation for current research on threatened plant species in the region.
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