Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
UNAM BOTANICAL GARDEN




Having visited Mexico recently, I realised that the University Department of Botany's gardens is just the place to spend a relaxing and informative tour. It is possible to book pre-arranged tours in groups, although I simply did it on my own.

http://www.unam.mx





An Agave stands supreme while people attend to social activities.



Also encouraging at UNAM, was this virgin bit of land illustrating
the natural layout of the area.



A revealing cross-section of the succulent garden



Th stylistic Agave vilmoriana showing all its octopus tentacles.







It was very nice to view so many different species of Yucca. I grow
a few, but non reaching these great sizes.  In the UK, it is much too
cold to grow these outdoors, and there is also the abscence of sunlight.








I love the silky feel of these Agave salmiana. Mine are still on the
very small size, but hopefully I will have something to be proud of
in a very few years. At least, I hope so.



This ucculent is absolute gem. May I introduce you to the Fouquieria purpusi. Rarely seen outside of the habitat areas of Mexico, except in specialist shops; I do adore this plant.


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