Familie der einkeimblättrigen Pflanzen

Familie der einkeimblättrigen Pflanzen forms a systematic section in the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam. Here, flowering plants with one embryonic leaf reveal the diversity of monocotyledon families. Their arrangement follows evolutionary relationships, so you can compare plant groups within a clear botanical framework.

The surrounding garden extends this view through greenhouses and outdoor habitats devoted to different families and ecosystems. Tropical and subtropical plants include coffee, cacao, sugarcane, and cotton. A carnivorous plant area and a cactus house show how plants adapt to contrasting environments. Outside, East Asian vegetation and a European deciduous forest add further settings for exploring plant life.

Research and education shape this section alongside its displays, linking visible plants with ecological relationships and adaptations. The garden’s paths let you move between habitats, from tropical greenery to plants suited to hot, dry conditions. One memorable contrast brings coffee and cacao trees into the same wider garden as cacti and carnivorous plants.