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Fountain and Annuals, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A vertical photograph shows a multi-tiered stone fountain topped with a dark statue, surrounded by lush greenery and flowerbeds. In the foreground, foreground, yellow flowers cover the left side of a flowerbed while purple flowers cover the right. The stone fountain features carved basins and an inscription on its central base. Atop the fountain stands a dark statue of a figure with one arm raised, holding a thin object upward. Thick green trees and foliage fill the background beneath an overcast sky.

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Fernery 2, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A vertical photograph shows the interior of a structure with a large, arched, maroon metal frame and various plants. Sunlight streams through the slatted roof from the upper right corner. On the left, a tree or shrub is covered in bright pink flowers, with some petals scattered on a winding dark path below. The foreground and right side are filled with green ferns and large-leaved plants. In the background, a small black bench sits among stone walls and dense foliage.

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Fernery, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A couple holding hands and walking along a paved path framed by lush, green tree ferns and tropical foliage in a botanical garden.

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Main Pond, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A landscape photograph shows a calm body of water surrounded by lush, green tropical vegetation under a blue sky with scattered white clouds. On the left side, an island is covered in dense shrubs and ferns. Two exceptionally tall palm trees stand prominently in the center, rising high above the surrounding treetops. To the right, a dark sculpture sits on a stone pedestal near the water's edge, alongside more thick greenery. The foreground includes part of a light-colored paved area next to the reflective surface of the water.

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Ficus macrophylla f. columnaris, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A large banyan tree with thick, pale grey aerial roots and sprawling branches dominates the image. Numerous vertical roots descend from the upper branches, creating a dense, intertwined structure at the base. The canopy is filled with dark green leaves through which sunlight filters

Restricted to Lord Howe Island. The most remarkable characteristic of this plant (as compared to F. macrophylla subsp. macrophylla in mainland Australia) is its lack of a single main trunk. Instead, it has 10 or more trunks each having arisen from an aerial root. In 1882 it was recorded that the largest of the old trees on Lord Howe Island covered an area of about 1 hectare.

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Nurtured by Spring Floral Display 3, The 36th Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show, Costa Mesa, California [Photography]

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A high-angle view shows a large, multi-layered decorative floral display in the center of a brightly lit mall atrium. The centerpiece is a tall, branch-like structure covered in numerous pink and purple flowers. Integrated into the arrangement are various animal figurines, including white swans at the base, deer on a middle branch, and a blue bird in flight. The bottom of the display contains dense green plants and clusters of colorful flowers within a circular area enclosed by gold-colored railings. People walk across the tiled floor around the exhibit, with mall storefronts visible on the levels above.

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Doryanthes palmeri Flowers, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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White Orchid Flowers in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A cluster of white orchid flowers is prominently displayed in the foreground under bright sunlight. The large petals are white with small yellow and dark markings at the center of each bloom. High contrast exists between these brightly lit flowers and the dark, shadowed surroundings. In the upper left, some green, fan-shaped leaves are partially illuminated. To the right, a sun-dappled surface is visible amidst deep shadows.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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The Calyx 5, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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An indoor conservatory features a glass and metal ceiling draped with flowing, translucent green, blue, and yellow fabric streamers. A large vertical garden wall covered in lush greenery stands in the background alongside several low, circular planters filled with various tropical plants. Three people are positioned near these planters: one individual wears a black and white striped garment with a red bag, another is in blue overalls, and a third wears a red long-sleeved shirt. The light-colored floor is marked by shadows cast from the overhead structure and plants. Large green leaves occupy the immediate foreground at the bottom of the frame.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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Orchid Flowers in The Calyx, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia [Photography]

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A close-up photograph shows three bright yellow orchid blossoms arranged vertically. The top blossom features large, rounded petals with a small white and dark pink center. Below it, a second orchid is positioned slightly to the left, showing similar yellow petals and a prominent reddish-pink labellum. A third bloom sits towards the bottom right, angled downward with visible yellow sepals and a pink-tipped center. The background is dark and out of focus with blurry magenta spots, accompanied by green leaves at the base and side of the flowers.

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere and is home to stunning seasonal horticultural displays.

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