Rainy day vibe at the Garden today. We spotted #Leucospermumglabrum, blooming in the Southern African Area in bed 144. This deciduous shrub is in the proteaceae family and considered endangered in its native habitat. #plantconservation #ucbg
The bright red berries of #Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) stand steady in the California Collection, bed 18b. Holiday Hours: Closed on 12/24; 12/25; 12/31 & Jan 1, 2026. The Garden is open on Friday, 12/26—Monday, 12/29. Plan a winter walk through the Garden's collections! #ucbg #botanicalgarden
Reflecting on the year and overflowing with gratitude for our wonderful Garden community! We are closed today, but can't wait to welcome you all back tomorrow for a much-needed post-feast immersion in nature!
We're open tomorrow through Sunday with regular hours.
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You never know what you might find while wandering a shady path along #StrawberryCreek. Spotted: Lysionotus petelotii, growing out from between the rocks in the Asian Area, bed 240! The native range of this species is China to N. Vietnam.
#BotanicalGarden #ucbg #researchgarden #plantconservation
Bloom Alert! Phragmipedium kovachii—a spectacular and critically endangered Peruvian native #orchid — blooming now in the Orchid, Fern and Carnivorous Plant House at the Garden! Visit soon to see this ephemeral beauty! #ucbotanicalgarden #ucbg #botanicalgarden #centerforplantconservation
Have you seen the towering inflorescence of Puya chilensis? These magnificent flowering plants are just getting started in the South American Area. This one can be seen in bed 609. The striking chartreuse flowers are unforgettable! #bromeliad #ucbg #botanicalgarden
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Bloom alert! Come see these amazing and unique begonias in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House! Star leaf begonia (Begonia heracleifolia)
#Begonias #BotanicalGarden #PlantEnthusiast #ucbg #garden #nature #plants #tropicalplants #researchgarden #flowers #ucberkeley #science #conservation
If you are anywhere near UC Botanic Gardens at Berkeley, and like newts, pay a visit. #Newts #Video #Nature #Amphibian #UCBG. The Magnolia's are just coming out too!
