Weird, wonderful (and painful) plants at the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory
A couple of days ago, the Sacramento Cactus and Succulent Society (SCSS) went on a field trip to the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory . I’ve been there many times before, but it’s been a while since my last visit and there were quite a few things I hadn’t seen before. That’s probably why I took so many photos — although I seem to take a lot of photos no matter what. According to their website , “The UC Davis Botanical Conservatory is home to a diverse collection of over 4,000 plant species from around the world, providing a unique space for education, research, and conservation. Our greenhouse showcases rare and unusual plants from tropical rainforests, arid deserts, and carnivorous habitats, offering visitors a hands-on experience with plant adaptations and biodiversity.” The Botanical Conservatory does a lot of outreach to UC Davis students (check out their webisodes here ), but I continue to be surprised by how many regular Davis residents don’t even know it exists — and that inclu...