The newly rebuilt Virginia Haldan Tropical House at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden features 250 rare tropical plants and will be open to the public starting September 7, 2024.
With its heart-shaped leaves, the Aristolochia lures flies and beetles by emitting a scent reminiscent of decayed carrion, demonstrating nature's intricate attraction strategies.
The Vachellia cornigera, known as bullhorn acacia, collaborates with ants, providing them shelter and protein-rich food while receiving protection from potential pests.
Designed by renowned landscape architect Ron Lutsko, the renovated Tropical House includes a larger pond and a double-sided living wall, enhancing the visitor experience.
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