Lawai - National Tropical Botanical Garden / McBryde and Allerton Gardens

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National Tropical Botanical Garden / McBryde and Allerton Gardens Description

Developed about 20 years ago, the Botanical Garden is combined with a research station for tropical plants. It is the only garden of its type in the U.S. and is recognized, according to a charter of the U.S. Congress, as a public institution. However, it is funded privately. The Botanical Garden can only be visited as part of a tour, part of which is undertaken by vehicle. As a result, no more than 15 people can join the tour at any one time. It is imperative to book a day ahead of a planned visit.

The long, narrow garden, which covers just under 1/2sq.mile/1sq.km, stretches to the Pacific. The Lawai, a small river, bisects the garden. As both endangered and useful tropical plants are grown here, there are a considerable number of

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Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display

Address

National Tropical Botanical Garden
Box 340
Lawai, HI 96765-0340
United States
Phone 1 (808) 332-7361
Fax 1 (808) 332-9765

http://www.ntbg.org

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