SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS

DURHAM, NC

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a beautiful and expansive public garden located in Durham, North Carolina. The gardens are situated on the campus of Duke University and cover over 55 acres of land, featuring a wide range of horticultural displays and natural areas. Visitors to the gardens can explore four distinct areas: the Historic Core, the H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants, the Doris Duke Center Gardens, and the Asiatic Arboretum.

The Historic Core of the gardens features a variety of formal gardens, including the Terraces, the White Garden, and the Rose Garden. These areas are all meticulously maintained and offer stunning displays of colorful flowers and ornamental plants. The H.L. Blomquist Garden of Native Plants showcases the native flora of North Carolina, with over 900 different species on display. The Doris Duke Center Gardens offer a more contemporary feel, with a variety of modern garden designs and water features.

Finally, the Asiatic Arboretum features a wide range of trees and shrubs from Asia, including a stunning collection of Japanese maples. In addition to the gardens, the property also features several miles of walking paths, a visitor center, and a gift shop. Overall, Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in horticulture, nature, or simply enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in DURHAM NC. US MID #8403700022

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Leaf hider Putty Root - Aplectrum hyemale
Foliage present mostly in winter and early spring, like the much more common Cranefly Orchid, Tipularia discolor. I cannot recall seeing so many Aplectrum in a clump like this previously.

Bee likes toothwort Bee on Cute-leaves Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata).
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ID as Andrena sp.

Toothwort Cut-leaved Toothwort - Cardamine concatenata
(Note correction to ID.)
With a few Dimpled Trout Lily (Erythronium umbilicatum).

E. umb Dimpled Trout Lily - Erythronium umbilicatum Parks and Hardin

Small stag beetle Platycerus quercus - Oak Stag Beetle (male, 8 mm)

Small stag beetle Platycerus quercus - Oak Stag Beetle (female, 9 mm)

Contact SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS

telephone: 9196842048

SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS
DUKE UNIVERSITY
DURHAM
NC
27708-0342

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MID #	8403700022
Name	SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS
Alternate Name	SARAH P. DUKE GARDENS
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	35.9979037, -78.9319795
CODES	FIPS State Code: 37 FIPS County Code: 063 US Census Tract: 001501 US Census Block: 1012