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.
Botanic Garden. California State University Northridge. 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.
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. Marker is on Lindley Avenue, 0.2 miles north of Nordhoff Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge CA 91330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. CSUN Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Chaparral Hall
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 107 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
