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Jardim Desértico

2014

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Inhotim Desert Garden
The garden covers 2.590 m² and has over 1.000 plants characterized by their thorns, small, waxy leaves, and long roots. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro

Inspired by the desert landscapes of Mexico and the arid and semi-arid regions of Brazil, the garden features approximately 120 species adapted to hot environments with water restrictions, such as the Cactaceae, Crassulaceae, and Euphorbiaceae groups.

Located in the Educational Nursery, this garden was designed by landscape architect Pedro Nehring and prompts reflection on the use of water in landscaping, as well as on thorns, sheaths, fleshy leaves, and other forms that plants use to survive adverse conditions.

Inhotim Desert Garden
Climate and soil conditions cause plants to exhibit diverse forms of adaptation. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro

Inhotim Desert Garden
Thorns are modified leaves that protect the plant and prevent water loss. Photo: João Marcos Rosa/Nitro

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