Muttart Conservatory, Botanical garden in Edmonton, Canada.
Muttart Conservatory is a botanical garden in Edmonton featuring four glass pyramids that house distinct plant environments. The structures contain more than 700 species from tropical, temperate, and arid regions and sit along the North Saskatchewan river valley.
Construction began in 1976 with support from the Gladys and Merrill Muttart Foundation, the Government of Alberta, and Edmonton's city government. The project emerged from the city's commitment to developing a major center for botanical education and research.
The four glass pyramids reflect how botanical collections connect people to plant life across different climates, showcasing the role of plants in shaping global ecosystems.
Entry is through a central foyer connecting the four glass structures, allowing visitors to move between the different biomes. Wear comfortable shoes since you will walk through various environments with different temperatures and humidity levels.
One of the specimens was an Agave Americana in the arid pyramid that grew unusually tall and reached the structure's peak when it bloomed. Such rare flowering events for this species happen infrequently in captivity, making it an exceptional moment for visitors who witnessed it.
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