In the southeastern corner of the UCLA campus, the seven-acre Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden harbors more than 3000 native and exotic plants and flowers, displayed in themed zones that span Hawaiian and Australian natives, to Mediterranean plants, lilies and desert species. Guided tours run on the first Saturday of the month at 1pm, departing from the Nest. Enter on Tiverton Ave.


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