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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A glimmer of autumn in the reflections on the Japanese Pool. Plan a visit this weekend and check out the subtle colors just beginning to change throughout the Garden! #UCBotanicalGarden

Calm pond surrounded by dense green trees reflecting clear blue sky and foliage.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Puya micrantha is currently in full bloom in the Deserts of the Americas collection, bed 155. Accessioned into the Garden in 1956, it produces dramatic, towering flower stalks packed with rich nectar that pollinators simply can't resist! #UCBotanicalGarden #Naturephoto

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Begonia formosana is blooming now in the Asia Collection (bed 235), peeking out from under its large leaves. Native to Taiwan, it thrives in moist, shady areas. #BegoniaFormosana #AsiaCollection #UCBotanicalGarden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We're excited to see the #Euryaleferox thriving in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House pond! This perennial aquatic flowering plant is cultivated for its nutritious seeds in its native eastern and southeastern Asia. #UCBotanicalGarden

Large green lily pads floating on a calm black water pond surrounded by lush tropical plants.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Coning for the first time! This male #Welwitschia mirabilis, accessioned into the Garden in 1989, is coning for the first time, and loaded with pollen! Located in the main room of the Arid House. #UCBotanicalGardenBerkeley #PlantConservation

Close-up of a succulent plant stem with clusters of tiny, yellow and pink cones against a blurred background.

Close-up of a potted Welwitschia mirabilis plant with broad, curved green leaves and a small cluster of cones, set against tall cacti in the background.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This spectacular Peruvian native #orchid, Phragmipedium kovachii, was first described for science in 2002. It's been heavily poached from its tropical cloud forest habitat. It's now listed as critically endangered by the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Blooming now!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We highly recommend taking a stroll through the Herb Garden as it is absolutely teeming with pollinators! It’s a full sensory experience of sight, sound, and scent, with many herbs and plants emitting wonderful fragrances. Bring your camera! #UCBotanicalGarden #Pollinator #butterfly

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you're visiting the Garden this week, don't miss the #Evergreendogwood (Cornus capitata), blooming profusely in the Asia Collection, bed 400A, near the lawn. Come take a stroll and enjoy the blooms! #UCBotanicalGarden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

With triple digit heat around the Bay Area we can officially say Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Rubicunda)! This plant is is endemic to California and currently blooming in bed 13 in the California Collection at #UCBotanicalGardenBerkeley #PlantConservation

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Vibrant color and the lure of nectar are a magnet for hummingbirds! The last of the #puyas are blooming in the South American Area. Don't miss the deep purple tones of Chagual chico (Puya venustra) in bed 613. #UCBotanicalGarden

Close-up of a vibrant purple flower cluster with tubular petals and bright yellow centers, set against a blurred natural background.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Blooming now: Desert columbine (Aquilegia shockleyi) growing in the CA area, bed 2. While most people associate columbines with lush, high-alpine meadows, this native species is uniquely adapted to desert mountain ranges—though they still need a hidden #UCBotanicalGarden

Close-up of a vibrant red and yellow columbine flower with delicate petals and prominent stamens against a blurred natural background.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The Garden is open this weekend, including Monday, Memorial Day! Unplug and immerse yourself in the Garden where you can see this gorgeous #Rhododendron decorum. Blooming now in the Asian Area, bed 235.

Close-up of delicate white rhododendron flowers with soft petals and visible stamens against a blurred green background.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Our congrats to all the #UCBerkeley graduates! You did it, and you have such a bright future ahead of you! The Garden is open this weekend if you're looking for a beautiful place to relax, unwind, and celebrate your incredible achievement! ow.ly/mzyt50Z0rhF

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Blue sky, gorgeous colors, and sweet fragrance can be found today in the Garden of Old Roses! Be sure to keep an eye out for a glimpse of our more shy residents: the California quail! #HybridTeaRoses #EthnobotanicalGarden #UCBotanicalGarden #UCBerkeley

Close-up of a vibrant peach rose blooming amidst green leaves in a sunlit garden.

Two California quails walking on a gravel path near green plants and orange flowers in soft sunlight.

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

The Puyas are currently blooming in bed 612: Chagual (Puya chilensis) is unforgettable with its striking chartreuse flowers, while a nearby stand of Puya coerulea var. intermedia boasts deep purple blooms. Both are magnets for local birds and pollinators. #Puyachilensis

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Bloom alert: Pine Hill flannelbush (Fremontodendron decumbens), California Area, Bed 7A. This endangered species is in full bloom showing off bronzy-orange flowers. Check it out in the Serpentine plant community. #CaliforniaNativePlants #PlantConservation

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Rainy day vibe at the Garden today. We spotted #Leucospermumglabrum, blooming in the Southern African Area in bed 144. This deciduous shrub is in the proteaceae family and considered endangered in its native habitat. #plantconservation #ucbg

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Have you seen the Canary Island bellflower #Canarinacanariensis? Endangered in the wild, you can see it now in our Mediterranean Collection (Bed 707B). We have these for sale in our #plantnursery! Perfect for Bay Area gardens. 🌿 #Botanicalgarden #RarePlants

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Recently, we welcomed Dr. Jann Vendetti from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to study a California icon: the #bananaslug! She's researching Button’s banana slug (Ariolimax buttoni), sampling species from CA to WA to determine their evolutionary relationships. #ucbc

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Take a walk through the Garden's California Collection. Coast silk-tassel (Garrya elliptica) located just inside the entrance to the Redwood Grove and manzanita in full bloom! #plantconservation #californianativeplants botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/collec…

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

As the Garden’s Southern African hill gears up for its spring Super Bloom, our #babiana early-bloomers are just getting started-Babiana patula-bed 128 is blooming now! #UCBotanicalGarden is the only public garden in the Bay Area with this level of babiana diversity. Visit soon!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Just in time for the weekend! Visit the Garden & explore what's in bloom. #DarwinBarberry (Berberis darwinii), is an evergreen shrub native to South America. You can find this blooming now in the Garden's South American Area, bed: 607. ow.ly/y8Cz50XUbqy

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

The bright red berries of #Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) stand steady in the California Collection, bed 18b. Holiday Hours: Closed on 12/24; 12/25; 12/31 & Jan 1, 2026. The Garden is open on Friday, 12/26—Monday, 12/29. Plan a winter walk through the Garden's collections! #ucbg #botanicalgarden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Our Holiday Pop-Up Shop is officially OPEN! Join us 10:00 am–4:00 pm thru Sunday, Dec. 14. Browse a curated selection of nature-themed goodies: botanical wreaths, chocolates, home décor, books, greeting cards & more! ow.ly/LePw50XHy4S #holidayshop

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Reflecting on the year and overflowing with gratitude for our wonderful Garden community! We are closed today, but can't wait to welcome you all back tomorrow for a much-needed post-feast immersion in nature! We're open tomorrow through Sunday with regular hours. #UCBG #botanicalgarden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Forget AI, this is the real wonder! This beautiful, rare orchid, Paphiopedilum insigne var. Sanderae, is in full, glorious bloom right now in the Orchid, Fern and Carnivorous Plant House. Plan your visit and see this stunning sight today! #plantconservation #orchids #research #ucberkeley

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

It's Animal Day at the Garden, TOMORROW, 10 am–2 pm. See and touch live animals, enjoy hands-on booths, traditional music, and lots of exciting surprises indoors and outside. Get ready for a fun family-friendly day at the Garden! ow.ly/kRoZ50XhXfR #newt #snake #bird #bat #butterfly

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Why did the #newt cross the road? To get to the Japanese Pool, of course! It's officially that time of year! The first rain of the season has triggered the newt migration, and they're making their journey to the water to mate. Aww, we love them so much!!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Fall is starting to show off! Aptly named Flameleaf sumac (Rhus copallinum) is lighting up the Garden with its brilliant red foliage in the Eastern North American Area. Come take in the first signs of fall color—it's just getting started!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Discover what’s in bloom at the Garden. Pick up a visitor map and start exploring the collections today! #GoBears! 1. Anchor Plant (Colletia paradoxa), South American Area, Bed 610 2. Deppea splendens, Mexico/Central American Area, Bed 360 #CalHC #Berkeleytime

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

You never know what you might find while wandering a shady path along #StrawberryCreek. Spotted: Lysionotus petelotii, growing out from between the rocks in the Asian Area, bed 240! The native range of this species is China to N. Vietnam. #BotanicalGarden #ucbg #researchgarden #plantconservation

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Discover the secrets of #desert species! Ever wonder why #cacti don't have leaves, or why some are so "hairy"? Learn all about cacti this Sunday, Aug 24, noon–3pm, at our Discovery Station, a drop-in experience—free with admission! botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/event/discov...

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Bloom Alert! Phragmipedium kovachii—a spectacular and critically endangered Peruvian native #orchid — blooming now in the Orchid, Fern and Carnivorous Plant House at the Garden! Visit soon to see this ephemeral beauty! #ucbotanicalgarden #ucbg #botanicalgarden #centerforplantconservation

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Leopard lily (Lilium pardalinum) is blooming now in the California Collection, bed 10, at the #ucbotanicalgarden. Don't miss seeing these ephemeral flowers! #garden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

A pollinator magnet, Japanese rose (Rosa rugosa) is a fragrant beauty blooming now in the Asian Area, bed 226. You will find it located above the Japanese Pool, and it's accessible from the main paved path. It's a cheerful sight on a foggy Berkeley day! #RosaRugosa #PollinatorGarden

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Don't let a little rain get in the way of a nature walk at the #UCBotanicalGarden! The California Area is showing off vibrant, colorful #flowers. Plan your visit today: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/visit/plan-y... Coast iris (Iris douglasiana) bed 18A & Giant trillium (Trillium chloropetalum) bed 1B

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

The newts are lingering at the Japanese Pool along with hundreds (thousands?) of egg clusters, & ICYMI: we've just posted a recent video to our website: Know Your Newts, with Kannon Pearson. Don't miss this fascinating talk: botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/learn/garden...

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Know Your Newts - UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley

The peaceful waters of the Japanese Pool–a haven for amphibian mating season–also house a deadly surprise!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

bsky.app/profile/ucbe... Check out this great article by Jason Pohl. We were happy to be a plant resource for Liam McEvoy's research!

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Take a stroll through the Asian Area to see this spectacular #Rhododendron protistum, located in bed 248! botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/collections/... #ucbotanicalgarden #ucberkeley

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UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley @ucbgarden.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Bloom alert! Come see these amazing and unique begonias in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House! Star leaf begonia (Begonia heracleifolia) #Begonias #BotanicalGarden #PlantEnthusiast #ucbg #garden #nature #plants #tropicalplants #researchgarden #flowers #ucberkeley #science #conservation

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