Botanischer Garten der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

The Botanical Garden at Johannes Gutenberg University is a scientific collection on campus housing over 8,500 plant species in outdoor beds and greenhouses. The grounds are organized into different sections, including areas for medicinal plants, alpine flora, and tropical specimens.

The garden was founded after World War II between 1946 and 1955 on the site of a former military base and farmland. The first greenhouse was built in 1948, marking the beginning of the modern collection.

The garden connects botanical science with local heritage by showcasing medicinal plants and species native to the region. Visitors can see how nature and healing traditions have shaped daily life in Mainz for generations.

The garden is open to visitors, though hours may shift seasonally, particularly during winter months or poor weather. An on-site navigation system helps locate specific plants and navigate through the collection.

The garden maintains a specialized area dedicated to the Sand-Lotwurz, a plant that grows only in Mainz's sandy soil environment. Seeing this species is rare because it exists nowhere else in its natural habitat.