University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens, Educational botanical garden at University of Hawaii campus in Hilo, United States.
The University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens is an educational space on campus divided into three main sections. It showcases plant collections from around the world, including cycads, bromeliads, and palms arranged in distinct growing areas.
The gardens were established in the 1980s by Professor Don Hemmes, who began the project after a student asked about pine trees. What started as a simple educational idea grew into a substantial plant collection.
Students participate in regular tours throughout each semester to learn about plant reproduction, distribution, and the role of flora in ecosystems.
The gardens are located on campus between the Science Building and the Hale Kehau Dining Hall along Lanikaula Street. A campus parking pass is needed to visit.
The collection includes over one hundred cycad species, with forty Zamia varieties originating from Mexico, Central America, and South America. This diversity makes it one of the largest cycad collections in Hawaii.
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