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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and its collection
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a significant botanical institution that spans across two locations - Melbourne and Cranbourne. The Melbourne Gardens, founded in 1846, sprawls across 38 hectares of land, showcasing nearly 50,000 individual plants from 8,500 different species. On the other hand, the Cranbourne Gardens, established in 1970, is a 363-hectare site dedicated to Australian plants, featuring native bushland, heathlands, wetlands, and woodlands.
State Botanical Collection at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is also home to the State Botanical Collection, which is housed in the National Herbarium of Victoria. This collection, which includes 1.5 million preserved plants, algae, and fungi, is the largest herbarium collection in Australia and wider Oceania. It also includes Australia's most comprehensive botanical library, making it a significant resource for botanical research and education.
Living Collections at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The living collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria offer a diverse range of plant species and garden designs. These include the Australian Forest Walk, California Garden, Cacti and Succulents, Camellia Collection, Cycad Collection, Eucalypts, Fern Gully, Grey Garden, Herb Garden, Long Island, New Caledonia Collection, New Zealand Collection, Oak Lawn, Perennial Border, Roses, Southern Africa Collection, Southern China Collection, Tropical Display-Glasshouse, Viburnum Collection, and Water Conservation Garden. Each collection provides a unique experience and insight into the world of plants.
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