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How many plant species are cultivated at the Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria?
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Botanical gardens in Maymyo, Myanmar.
The Royal Botanic Gardens and National Herbarium of Victoria cultivates more than 20,000 species of plants within its greenhouses and outdoor areas.1
These botanical gardens, located in South Yarra near Melbourne, Australia, feature a diverse collection of both native and exotic varieties, including significant holdings of palms, rhododendrons, camellias, oaks, cacti, succulents, bromeliads, and ferns.1