Huntington Botanical Gardens

Mrs. Girardi's and Mrs. Barrios' classes combined to take a study trip to the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California.  It was a beautiful, sunny day, which made strolling through the gardens all the more enjoyable!  These gardens take up over 250 acres and contain some of the most exotic plants in the world.  Students spent the afternoon finding certain species in the Desert Garden, Jungle Garden, and Lily Pond, then investigated the "Stinky Plant" and other unusual carnivorous plants located in the large, window-filled Conservatory.  Each student had a study booklet in which they located specific plants by the scientific name, then wrote other characteristics and drew sketches of the plants.  We wish we had had more time in the gardens, there was so much more to see!  You can visit the Huntington online by going to www.huntington.org!

Puple Plant:

This beautiful plant was a vivid purple hiding among the luscious greenery in the Rainforest Garden.

Hanging Roots: The roots of this jungle tree climb up the trunk, then eventually make their way back down to the nutritious jungle soil.  New trees begin to grow as the roots take hold.
The roots of this jungle tree climb up the trunk, then eventually make their way back down to the nutritious jungle soil.  New trees begin to grow as the roots take hold.

Desert Plant:
There was a huge variety of desert plants growing in the Desert Garden, often with many varieties growing in, and among, each other.


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