Tropical Collection

This collection features various plants that are of cultural and industrial interest in regions of the tropics. Our accession choices reflect our instructors’ interest in ethnobotanical topics. The collection includes representatives from all major groups of plants to reflect the incredible diversity of the tropical flora.

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The hairy stem is somewhat hard to see, but easy to feel.

Daimyo Oak

 This seven foot tree is really only three years old, after its introduction to basal pruning.

Daimyo Oak

 Adam and Eve would have loved to have found a Daimyo Oak, after the Fall.

Daimyo Oak