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Article: Splendor Under Glass
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- Southern Living
- Article date:
- November 1, 2006
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CopyrightCopyright Southern Progress Corporation Nov 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Get a taste of the tropics with a visit to the Capital's plant conservatory.
Find colorful blooms year-round on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Step inside the U.S. Botanic Garden's majestic glasshouses, where everything from orchids and bromeliads to wood ferns and palm trees flourishes. What's more, these indoor gardens will warm your spirit and brighten your day.
A Capital Idea
I like to think of this soaring conservatory as a plant museum. The exhibits change constantly, and I learn something new each time I visit. It's a serene place to relax and warm up when you're exploring the Mall.
The conservatory features 10 rooms and 2 courtyards, each with different flora and lessons to ...