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Palace of Plants

greenhouse, Meise, Belgium
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The Palace of Plants is the world's largest greenhouse, located at the National Botanical Garden of Belgium in Meise, near Brussels. This expansive glass complex covers 2.5 acres (1 hectare) and houses 13 greenhouses for public and student displays, with a focus on commercially valuable tropical plants. An additional 22 greenhouses are dedicated to research collections, and 20 are for service functions. The estate itself is a beautifully landscaped 230-acre (93-hectare) park. The National Botanical Garden of Belgium holds approximately 18,000 plant species and maintains a significant herbarium and library.1

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  1. National Botanical Garden of Belgium
  2. Geneva City Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  3. Jardin des Plantes

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