The garden maintains a specialized collection of plants protected under the CITES convention.
The greenhouse complex includes a dedicated section for tropical ferns and exotic aquatic plants.
It serves as a primary site for the conservation of rare and endangered flora native to the Bohemian region.
The garden hosts a systematic botanical collection organized to demonstrate evolutionary relationships between plant families.
It incorporates a unique 'rock garden' section designed to showcase alpine flora species.
The site contains historically significant trees that have been under observation for over a century.
The Botanic Garden of the Faculty of Science at Charles University is a research-oriented facility serving the Department of Botany. It features an extensive collection of both outdoor plots and climate-controlled greenhouses located in the Albertov district of Prague. The garden holds significant historical value, originally established in the mid-18th century and moved to its current location in the late 19th century. Visitors can explore diverse plant families, including systematic botanical collections and specialized ecological habitats. The site functions as both an educational resource for students and a public green space. It houses rare endemic species, diverse succulents, and tropical flora within its greenhouse complex. The grounds are structured to facilitate plant taxonomy study and scientific observation. It remains one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Czech Republic.
The interior of the historic greenhouse complex, which features high arched glass ceilings and dense tropical foliage.
Visit the greenhouses during the cooler months to fully appreciate the tropical collection when the outdoor garden is dormant.
Use the provided educational signage to identify the systematic categorization of plants throughout the plots.
Prioritize walking the central path, which offers the most accessible route between the outdoor collections and the greenhouses.
Assuming the garden is a recreational park with playground facilities; it is a scientific research site where silent observation is expected.
Outdoor areas may experience limited access during winter or severe weather; individual greenhouses may close for maintenance without notice.
Stay on marked paths; do not collect seeds or plant samples; noise levels should be kept low to respect ongoing academic research.
