Purwodadi Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Pasuruan, Indonesia
Purwodadi Botanical Garden is an 85-hectare site in Pasuruan that displays plants adapted to hot and dry climates. The grounds are divided into different sections, including areas dedicated to local fruits, medicinal herbs, and ferns.
The site was founded in 1941 as a research center for dryland plants under the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. Over the decades, it grew into an important collection of plant species from arid regions.
The garden reveals how plants thrive in hot and dry regions and what kinds of vegetation grow naturally in such environments. You can see how these plants are used in everyday life, especially medicinal herbs and local fruits.
The garden is located in Pasuruan and is open to visitors during daylight hours, with various paths to navigate the large grounds. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring water, especially if you visit during warm weather.
Since 1980, the plants have been organized according to a scientific classification system that reveals botanical relationships. This systematic arrangement allows visitors to understand natural connections between different species.
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