University of KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Garden

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The University of KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Garden located in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal was established in 1983. Although the Garden was established to support research and conservation of indigenous plants, the Garden is open to the public. [1]

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  1. "The University of KwaZulu-Natal Botanical Garden A Living Educational Facility". SABONET. Archived from the original on 3 July 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2012.

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