Freaky Flora at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
*The event has already taken place on this date: Mon, 10/31/2022
Why was rosemary traditionally placed in funeral bouquets? How did the pomegranate get the name the “fruit of the dead?” What flower was once used to preserve dead bodies? Which herb in the Middle Ages was believed to ward off evil spirits?
Learn the answers to these questions discover eerier side of our collections as you enjoy a self-guided exploration of our “Freaky Flora” plant list. While weaving your way through the garden, look for little scarecrows tucked along the paths. Each scarecrow indicates a stop on the Freaky Flora list, and has a QR code connected to our full Freaky Flora route, along with fun, spooky facts about all 25 plants. This educational experience is done at your own leisure- Stops are found throughout the garden, and do not need to be followed in any specific order. Fun for both adults and children!
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Organization:
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic GardenLocation:
301 N. Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA, 91007United States
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Phone:
(626) 821-3234Contact name:
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The event has already taken place on this date:
10/31/2022
Time:
9 - 5
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service