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Botanical Gardens
Rua Jardim Botânico, 920/1008, Jardim Botânico,
Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 2294-9349
Type: Park
Addmission Fee: Entrance free.
Hours: Daily, 8 am-5 pm.
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Rio De Janeiro
Southwest Brazil
Brazil
(21) 2294-9349
Type: Park
Addmission Fee: Entrance free.
Hours: Daily, 8 am-5 pm.
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The Jardim Botânico were established in June 1808 by the ruling prince Dom João, who later became emperor. He established the gardens at an old sugarcane factory with plants that were a gift from a wealthy Frenchman. One of the first things planted were the Imperial palm trees that still line the road from the main entrance.
The grounds have not changed much over the years and many retain bronze statues, fountains and historical buildings. What has changed dramatically are the number of species on view. The 340 acres have 7,200 species plus over 5,000 trees and shrubs. There is a medicinal plants section as well as Japanese Gardens.
In one section plants are carefully nurtured – among them brazilwood and yellow-guana – to prevent them from becoming extinct. My personal favorites in the botanical gardens are the Queen Victoria water lilies that were brought here from the Amazon and now grow in the lake. The lily is the world's largest and, when in bloom, is quite a sight.
The Orchidarium has over 3,000 specimens of 600 species, some of which are of rare size or historic value. The Kuhlmann Botanical Museum’s collection of dried plants is fascinating.
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