About Lloyd Botanic Garden
- Founded: 1878, as an annex of the Calcutta Botanical Garden. The land was provided by William Lloyd, after whom the garden is named.
- Size and setting: About 40 acres (16 hectares) on an open slope just below the Eden Sanatorium.
- Native trees and shrubs: The collection includes plants of the Darjeeling Himalaya and Sikkim such as bamboo, oak, magnolia, rhododendron, cotoneaster and wild geranium, with patches of tall Cryptomeria, Bucklandia and Alnus.
- Orchids: Native orchids from the Singalila Ridge, including Dendrobium nobile and several Cymbidium species, flower at different times of the year.
- Conservatory: A greenhouse holds roughly 150 species of cacti and succulents.
Visiting tips
The garden is a quiet stop for nature lovers, photographers and anyone interested in Himalayan plants. Flowering depends on the season, so plan your visit around the plants you most want to see.
Sources: Wikipedia: Lloyd Botanic Garden. Details such as timings and services can change, so please confirm locally before you travel.
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