National Orchidarium &
Botanical Garden, Yercaud
The National
Orchidarium and Botanical garden is situated in Yercaud, it is maintained
by southern circle of Botanical Survey of India. The National Orchidarium
established in the year 1963. The total area of Orchidarium is 18.4 hectares.
There are 3000 trees and 1800 shrubs grown in Orchidarium.
Insectivorous
pitcher plant is among the interesting plants grown in the Botanical garden.
Some of the original forests still exist in the Yercaud hills and contain
several endemic species of plants and fauna. Botanical
Garden, Green house and National Orchidarium boasts as one of the must visit
place in Yercaud.
Hundreds
of plants and different varieties of orchid blossoms ablaze our eyes with
colorfulness. Kurinji flower that blossoms once in twelve years is found
abundant in this spot. Flora freaks must visit this place as it is home to some
30 varieties of endemic orchids. One
must visit this place during summer flower shows as the garden decorated with
enchanting flowers, which mesmerize us.
National
Orchidarium and experimental garden, run by the botanical survey of India is
situated on the way to Shervaroyan temple. It has a greenhouse and a wide
variety of orchids which includes 30 orchid species that are exclusive. Many
endangered species of orchids are persevered in this Orchidarium. This is
ranked the third largest of all the orchidoriums in India.
Kurinji
flower, which blooms once in twelve years and vernonia Shervaroyan which is
available nowhere else in the world, is found here. The lady's slipper orchid
paphiopedilum druryi is endangered, but it is grown here. Visitors can also see
nepenthes khasiana, a pitcher plant that eat insects. The soil in Yercaud
ensures comfortable growth of these two varieties of Orchids.
The
Green house is a superbly maintained scientific greenery cultivating area in
the botanical garden. It is a must visit place for all nature lovers as one can
come across the most beautiful, colorful and rare variety of plants. The
Botanical Garden is differentiated with respect to the plant species growing
there. Thus there are sectors such as foliage garden, topiary garden, bonsai
garden, butterfly garden, herbal garden, rock garden, water garden and sensory
garden.
Abundant
orange trees are also seen here which render an exotic colorful views to the
region. The garden will be closing during weekend days. It is located at a
distance of 2.5 kms from Yercaud Bus Stand and 3 kms from Yercaud Lake. The
Botanical garden is situated in Lady's Seat road in Yercaud.
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