Madagascar Exhibit, Cactus and Succulent Garden are in Fine Form Right Now

One nice aspect of our collection in the summer is that some of the most heavily blooming plants are located near the entrance, making it not a dire hike to see them. Here are some pictures I took today of sections showing bloom that are fairly close to where you come in.

Crazy blooming plants in the Cactus and Succulent Garden. The red flowers are California native Chuparosa (Justicia californica)

Hummingbird navigating through a 'Sunset' Tecoma. 

A gazebo located at the north edge of the Event Lawn. 

The entrance to the Cactus and Succulent Garden. 

Yellow flowering Uncarina decaryi and tall Alluaudia procera in the Madagascar exhibit.  

More Madagascar Exhibit loveliness. 

Closeup of Uncarina decaryi. 

Flowering Crepe myrtle tree on the walk just north of the entrance. 

Here's a map to most of the above locations: Click here.