Giardino Botanico di Collepardo
The Giardino Botanico di Collepardo, also known as the Giardino Botanico "Flora Ernica", is a nature preserve and botanical garden located in Collepardo, Province of Frosinone, Lazio, Italy. It is open several months per year.
The garden was established in 1985 by the World Wide Fund for Nature; it opened to the public in 1991. It currently contains about 400 species indigenous to the Monti Ernici, a chain of central Apennine Mountains. This represents about 50% of the Monti Ernici flora, including some protected species. The garden contains a nature trail through forests, meadows, marshes and small clearings. Some plants are marked with a card providing botanical information.
See also
References
- Collepardo article (Italian)
- Frosinone article (Italian)
- 060608 article (Italian)
- Flora dei Monti Ernici (Italian)
Coordinates: 41°46′N 13°22′E / 41.767°N 13.367°E
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