Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Botanical garden in Miami Beach, Miami
A compact urban oasis of rare Copernicia palms, native Florida plants, orchids, and tranquil water features.
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What to see
- Copernicia Corner, highlighting rare Caribbean and South American fan palms such as Copernicia baileyana.
- The Native Garden, planted with Florida indigenous species including Sabal palmetto, lignum vitae, and stoppers.
- The Japanese Garden, featuring a red lacquered bridge, tranquil koi pond, and bamboo accents.
- Orchid Alley and living walls, showcasing epiphytic orchids and tropical foliage.
- The wetland and water garden areas, supporting aquatic plants and pond apple trees.
Plants you can see here
- Florida thatch palm Thrinax radiata
- Bailey's palm Copernicia baileyana
- Lignum vitae Guaiacum sanctum
- Cabbage palmetto Sabal palmetto
- Gumbo limbo Bursera simaruba
- Pond apple Annona glabra
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Sources
- Miami Beach Botanical Garden (official site)
- About — Miami Beach Botanical Garden
- miamiandbeaches.com
- mbgarden.org
- timeout.com
Written from these sources and checked against them by a reviewer model.
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