The Botanical Garden of the University of Heidelberg was established in 1593 and is the third oldest botanical garden in Germany. It is maintained by the university for preservation and research purposes though much of it is open to the public for exploration. Having grown exponentially over the years, today visitors will be able to see over 14,000 plant taxa, with everything from succulents and orchids. They have a special collection of succulents from the Old World, tropical ferns, cycads, and carnivorous plants. Their herbarium has over 250,000 specimens, much of which you can learn about from the knowledgeable professionals there.

Heidelberg University: Im Neuenheimer Feld 340, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany, Phone: +49-62-21-54-57-83

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