San Francisco Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Golden Gate Park, United States.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is a large collection of plants in Golden Gate Park featuring thousands of species from different climates around the world. The grounds are organized into distinct sections displaying plants from tropical regions to temperate zones.
The garden took shape in the 1930s through government support during the Great Depression, built after a major financial donation made the project possible. This founding period defined its mission as a place for plant preservation and study.
The garden is named after Helene Strybing, a patron whose legacy shaped its identity and mission. Today, visitors experience seasonal events like the Flower Piano festival, where pianos are placed throughout the grounds for outdoor performances.
The grounds are easy to navigate on foot with well-marked paths through the different plant sections. Visitors should plan to spend several hours, as the gardens are large and offer many areas to explore.
The garden maintains specialized collections from Cloud Forests of Central and South America and Southeast Asia, adapted to San Francisco's climate. These rare plants show how different ecosystems can thrive in a single location.
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