University of Northern Iowa Teaching and Research Greenhouse

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The University of Northern Iowa Teaching and Research Greenhouse is a greenhouse complex incorporating botanical gardens for research and education. It is located on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The greenhouse contains plants from many ecotypes, including 250 tropical plants, an extensive collection of arid climate plants, and the 1,200 square foot Aquatic Learning Center.

• Aquatic Learning Center - native and tropical plants, fish, mosses and ferns.

• Desert Room - arid climate plants, including New World succulents such as cacti, agave, and yucca, and Old World varieties such as euphorbia and "living rocks".

• Orchid House - orchids from around the world.

• Tropical Room - 250 plants from around the world, ranging from tropical rain forest epiphytic orchids and bromeliads to papyrus, coffee, banana and papaya, as well as palms, figs, bird of paradise, cycads and climbing arums.

See also

• List of botanical gardens in the United States

 

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