View of the Palazzo Corsini from the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.The Medicinal Garden also known as the Garden of Simples, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Italy.View of a rare Wollemia nobilis at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Wollemia is a genus of coniferous tree in the family Araucariaceae and was regarded as extinct until 1994 when a few plants were discovered in the Wollemi National Park in Australia.A leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome.American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Carnivorous Sarracenia purpurea pitcher plants, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Nepenthes sanguinea plant inside the monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Nepenthes sanguinea is an Asian carnivorous tropical pitcher plant. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.The monumental Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Monumental Greenhouse, consists of a central structure with two lateral adjoining ones, was built by the Mathian Company of Lyon in 1877 and contains a collection of Euphorbias.The Corsini Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Hosting a collection of succulents, the Corisni Greenhouse was built at the beginning at around 1800 and was the first greenhouse of the Palazzo Corsini garden for the recovery of plants in Winter. The greenhouse also contains two basins that had belonged to Queen Christina of Sweden during her stay (1659-1689).Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.Inside view of the Tropical Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Built in the 1990’s the Greenhouse hosts species of plants from Tropical and Sub Tropical zones of the planet and the relative humidity is a constant 80%.Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair tree) lining a path at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden, Italy. The tree is native to china and is believed to been around when the dinosaurs roomed the planet, around 200 million years ago.Upper level of the monumental staircase with the fountain of eleven sprouts (Fontana Degli Zampilli), Botanical Garden, Rome, Italy. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.Ruin of a monument with a statue pedestal, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.The large Pond of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.A waterfall of the Japanese Garden, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.Section of the Japanese Garden with Acer Trees, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Japanese Garden was designed according to the layout of the Kaiyu Shiki Teien model (Walking Garden), with fountains, small waterfalls and two ponds.The canopy of the Celtis australis, commonly known as the European nettle tree, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Section of the rich and diverse Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome.Canopy of the Bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome.Tree lined leafy path, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome.Ginkgo biloba also known as maidenhair tree at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden, Italy. The tree is native to china and is believed to been around when the dinosaurs roomed the planet, around 200 million years ago.Ginkgo biloba also known as maidenhair tree at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden, Italy. The tree is native to china and is believed to been around when the dinosaurs roomed the planet, around 200 million years ago.Pink Bougainvillea bush and the Orangey Greenhouse, Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The Orangey dates from 1930 and originally was used for the recovery of oranges in winter. Today it is used as a conference room and office.Post classic marble statue of couching Boy at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil secret garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and is run by the University of Rome.Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome.Fountain of the tritons, the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The fountain was built the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome.Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Viale delle Palme (Avenue of the Palms) that leads to the fountain of the tritons at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. Located on the lower slopes of Gianicolo or Janiculum Hill, the tranquil garden was established in 1883 on the formerly private grounds of the Palazzo Corsini and now is run by the University of Rome.Rome. Italy. View of the entrance to the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Rome. Italy. View of the bust of Pietro Romuaido Pirotta, the Director of botany at the University of Rome at the 1883 founding of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Rome. Italy. View of the bamboo forest at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Rome. Italy. View of the Japanese garden rock pool and small waterfall at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.Rome. Italy. View of the cascading Fountain of Eleven Sprouts known as Fontana Degli Zampilli which divides the upper level of the monumental staircase at the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden. The staircase ascends to the highest section of Orto Botanico di Roma upper level and is divided by the small cascading fountains. The staircase and fountain were built in the first half of the 18th century by architect Ferdinando Fuga and is flanked by centuries old oak trees.Rome. Italy. View of a group of palm trees surrounding the fountain of the tritons the centrepiece of the lower part of the Orto Botanico di Roma or Rome’s Botanical Garden.
