Hortus botanicus Leiden Leiden - Botanical Garden
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Hortus Leiden is the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe. This green heart of the city has existed since 1590, when Carolus Clusius, physician and botanist, cultivated the first tulip collections in Europe. Crown jewels of Hortus LeidenAccording to the Leiden Botanical Garden, these are the 'crown jewels': the Giant water lily (Victoria amazonica), which flowers almost weekly in a good summer, the pitcher plant (Nepenthes), with adhesive edge so that insects never come out again, and the Jade flower with its beautiful azure blue color, which blooms in April-May. In nature, the Jade flowers are pollinated by bats: they hang upside down from the clusters and drink the nectar. Fun for children: with biologist Ed on an expedition through the tropical greenhouses. |
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Frequently asked question about Botanical Garden
Are all botanical gardens free to enter?
No, some gardens do have a free entrance fee. However, most botanic gardens require a small entrance fee. Often between 1 and 10 euros, they do this because the maintenance of these gardens takes a lot of effort.
How many official botanical gardens are there in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, 27 official botanical gardens are open to the public. These are also all members of the Dutch Association of Botanical Gardens.
What does a botanical garden mean?
'Hortus botanicus' is a traditional name for what is nowadays often referred to as a botanical garden or in Flanders also known as a botanical garden. These are gardens with plants that were used or studied for science. In the strictest sense, a hortus botanicus is a scientific plant collection. An example could be a garden with medicinal herb plants.
What is so characteristic about a botanical garden?
A botanical garden is characterized by a diverse mix of plant species, varying from local plants to exotic green plants.
What is the most beautiful botanical garden in the Netherlands?
The ANWB voted Hortus Leiden as the most beautiful botanical garden. This garden is not only the most beautiful, but also the oldest botanical garden in Western Europe. This green heart of the city has been there since 1590, when Carolus Clusius, physician and botanist, grew the first tulip collections in Europe.
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Practical
| Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Average time | 4uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €9.00 |
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Location
| 8,333.99 km from Denver, United States |
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