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Bismarckia nobilis Bismarckia nobilis
Bromeliad spikes bromeliad
Regal Bailey palms, Copernicia baileyana, tower over the lawns below. Regal Bailey palms, Copernicia baileyana, tower over the lawns below.
Tropical plants offer exotic shapes and structures, like the roots of this huge ficus. Tropical plants offer exotic shapes and structures, like the roots of this huge ficus.
The McLamore Arboretum is home to more than 700 species of tropical flowering trees. The McLamore Arboretum is home to more than 700 species of tropical flowering trees.
A golden agave blossom attracts bees from throughout the Garden. A golden agave blossom attracts bees from throughout the Garden.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden collections feature a variety of dazzling heliconias from around the world. Fairchild Tropical BotanicGarden collections feature a variety of dazzling heliconias from around the world.
Neon-colored, sculptural inflorescences make heliconia a great favorite of Garden visitors. Neon-colored, sculptural inflorescences make heliconia a great favorite of Garden visitors.
The unusual aquamarine blossoms of the jade vine The unusual aquamarine blossoms of the jade vine
Palm inflorescences are very ornamental. Palm inflorescences are very ornamental.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has more than 900 species of palms from all tropical regions. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has more than 900 species of palms from all tropical regions.
Photo by Ana Maria Melzer Photo courtesy of Ana Maria Melzer.
Fairchild conservatory displays feature a lush array of plants. Fairchild conservatory displays feature a lush array of plants.
Monstera deliciosa is an epiphytic plant which can climb to 30 feet or more. Monstera deliciosa is an epiphytic plant which can climb to 30 feet or more.
Pandanus plants line the shores of a lowland lake, framing the view. Pandanus plants line the shores of a lowland lake, framing the view.
Copernicia macroglossa, commonly called petticoat palm. Copernicia macroglossa, commonly called petticoat palm.
Nothing can equal the beauty of a tropical water lily against a deep blue pond. Nothing can equal the beauty of a tropical water lily against a deep blue pond.
Brilliantly colored orchids grow on Garden trees and inside the Garden's conservatory. Brilliantly colored orchids grow on Garden trees and inside the Garden's conservatory.
A rosette of fuchsia attracts pollinators and photographers to a terrestrial bromeliad. A rosette of fuchsia attracts pollinators and photographers to a terrestrial bromeliad.
The shower-of-orchids is one of dozens of flowering vines blooming on the Vine Pergola. The shower-of-orchids is one of dozens of flowering vines blooming on the Vine Pergola.
Fairchild collections include a wide variety of tropical flowering vines. Fairchild collections include a wide variety of tropical flowering vines.
The graceful queen's wreath, Petrea volubilis, drapes over pergolas and arbors throughout the Garden. The graceful queen's wreath, Petrea volubilis, drapes over pergolas and arbors throughout the Garden.

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