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The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 9.5 acres are extensive botanical gardens dedicated to research and collections of epiphytes, especially orchids and bromeliads, and their canopy ecosystems. This tropical oasis is located on the sparkling shores of Sarasota Bay on the grounds of the former home of Marie and William Selby (of the Texaco Oil Company). The adress is 811 South Palm Avenue, in the heart of Sarasota, Florida, USA, and open to the public.
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Double Pink Orchid
in Conservatory |
Pitcher Plant
Conservatory |
Single Pink Orchid
in Conservatory |
Pitcher Plant
Conservatory |
Pitcher Plant
Conservatory |
Pitcher Plant
Conservatory |
Japanese Bonzai |
Koi Fish pond |
Waterfall in Pond |
Statue overlooking
the Koi Pond |
Moreton Bay Fig Tree
in Banyon Grove |
Moreton Bay Fig Roots
in Banyon Grove |
Floss Silk Tree,
Brazil |
Reverse view Moreton
Bay Fig Roots |
Eucalyptus Torelliana Tree,
Australia |
Eucalyptus Torelliana Bark,
Australia |
Lofty Fig Tree Walk Path |
Lofty Fig Tree Closeup |
Ringling Causeway
Hudson Bayou |
Stained Glass Window in
the Wedding Pavillion |
Boats on Sarasota Bay |
Fire Red Bromelaids,
Bromelaid Garden |
Stained Glass Window in
the Wedding Pavillion |
Yellow & Red Bromelaids,
Bromelaid Garden |
Gold Domed Grande Riviera
Condo, Sarasota Bay |
1934 Christy Payne Mansion &
Bromelaid Christmas Tree |
1934 Christy Payne Mansion |
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