Northridge in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Botanic Garden

California State University Northridge

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 11, 2023

1. Botanic Garden Marker

Inscription. Originally planted in 1959 with California natives, the 1.5-acre garden and greenhouse complex is now a collection of some 1,200 plant species representing many regions and climates from around the world. In addition to exotic plants, it contains many species of butterflies, birds and insects. The Garden is a vital academic resource. CSUN biology students use specimens for class assignments and research projects in biology principles, plant biology, plant ecology, plant morphology, plant physiology and entomology. Students from a variety of other disciplines - including art, design, photography, and film - visit the garden each semester as part of their coursework.

Erected by California State University Northridge.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 34° 14.323′ N, 118° 31.639′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Northridge. It is on Lindley Avenue 0.2 miles north of Nordhoff Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge CA 91330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley (the San Fernando Valley)

and in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: CSUN Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaparral Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Earthquake Garden (about 700 feet away); Orange Grove (about 700 feet away); The Storm at Valley State (about 800 feet away); Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (about 800 feet away); Valley Life Baptist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Frank Knapp Sr. (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Botanic Garden and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, April 11, 2023

2. Botanic Garden and Marker

The California Poppy (seen here in bloom) became the official state flower of California in 1903.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 484 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.