Eucalyptus obliqua do Jardim Botânico - Coimbra/Portugal
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N 40° 12.250 W 008° 25.210
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This fine specimen of Eucalyptus, can be visited at the Botanical Garden, University of Coimbra, located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772 at the initiative of the Marquis of Pombal, extends for 13 ha
Waymark Code: WMB9MR
Location: Coimbra, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/23/2011
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By visiting this emblematic tree, is entering a world of botany and more specifically in the Botanical Garden of Coimbra
Visit a botanical garden is like traveling the globe without leaving town. The collections of plants that fill every space transport us to different latitudes and regions of the world, transforming the Garden into a live museum.
The Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra, located in the heart of the city of Coimbra since 1772 at the initiative of the Marquis of Pombal, extends for 13 hectares on land that were mostly donated by the Benedictines.
In educational terms, the Botanic Garden of Coimbra promotes environmental education and culture, raising the awareness of issues related to environmental issues and civic behavior.
The Garden is also a place of tranquility, lots of retreats that invite us just a stroll away.
Genus/Species: Eucalyptus obliqua
Height: 147
Girth: 19
Method of obtaining height: Reliable source
Method of obtaining girth: Reliable source
Location type: Park
Age: 290
Historical significance:
The park features one of the largest collections of eucalypts in Europe (51 species), where is included this eucalyptus, one of the first to be planted in the garden
Walk time: 10
Planter: Not listed
Website reference: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
Photograpy coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
A closeup picture of your GPS receiver in your hand, with the tree in the background, is required. If the tree is on private property, this closeup photograph with the tree in the background may be taken from the nearest public vantage point without actually going to the tree.
The required photograph does not need to show the entire tree, but the individual tree must be recognizable.