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It had been a long time since I had visited the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. I don't know why I had spent so many years without going, but I must admit that the wait was worth it! What an incredible rediscovery! I was welcomed by none other than Marcus Nadruz, a national and global reference in Araceae research and - on this particular visit - he showed us a Botanical Garden from the perspective of his Coordinator of Living Collections. A unique and exquisite work. Long live science and long live Brazilian researchers. Founded in 1808 by D. João, then Prince Regent of Portugal, the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is famous for the exuberance and importance of its plant collections, as well as for the beauty of its landscapes. Its bicentennial history is expressed in its monuments, buildings and works of art. Visitors can stroll along the paths on foot or by electric car and see plants from various countries, visit the greenhouses (orchids, bromeliads, ferns and insectivorous plants) and the themed gardens and collections, such as the Japanese Garden, created in 1935 from the donation of 65 specimens of typical Japanese plants. In addition, of course, there is an entire section that concentrates the most diverse Araceae. Ok, there are Araceae in the entire garden. hehehe Among the monuments, the Visitors Center – a 16th century building – stands out, the statues of Echo and Narcissus made by Mestre Valentim, and the Portal of the Academy of Fine Arts, designed by Grandjean de Montigny. The garden is also a good place for bird watching. For tickets and information: https://jbrj.eleventickets.com/?lang=... Free e-books mentioned by Nadruz: https://www.gov.br/jbrj/pt-br/centrai... Episode you need to see: Sitio Roberto Burle Marx: • Roberto Burle Marx: the site of a gen... To the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, my many thanks! To Marcus Nadruz, what an honor, my dear... thank you very much. And if you like the t-shirts I wear in the episodes, here is the link where you can buy them: https://www.botanicastorebrasil.com.b... Use the coupon code ONIRICO and get discounts. Did you like it? Then give it a thumbs up. Are you a subscriber? Yes? Thank you very, very much. Not a subscriber? Do me this honor! Until next time, bye!