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Cambridge University Botanic Garden

1831 establishments in EnglandBotanical gardens in EnglandBotanical research institutesDepartment of Plant Sciences, University of CambridgeEngvarB from September 2013
Gardens in CambridgeshireGrade II* listed parks and gardens in CambridgeshireInstitutions in the Faculty of Biology, University of CambridgeParks and open spaces in CambridgeSub-departments of the University of CambridgeTourist attractions in CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge sites
Cambridge University Botanic Garden entrance, England DSCF2232
Cambridge University Botanic Garden entrance, England DSCF2232

The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden located in Cambridge, England, associated with the university Department of Plant Sciences (formerly Botany School). It lies between Trumpington Road to the west, Bateman Street to the north and Hills Road to the east. The garden covers an area of 16 hectares (40 acres). The site is almost entirely on level ground and in addition to its scientific value, the garden is highly rated by gardening enthusiasts. It holds a plant collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research. The garden was created for the University of Cambridge in 1831 by Professor John Stevens Henslow (Charles Darwin's mentor) and was opened to the public in 1846. The third-highest temperature recorded in the UK, 38.7 °C (101.7 °F), was recorded on 25 July 2019 at the garden.

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Cambridge University Botanic Garden
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