TNAU Botanical Garden

Laid out in 1908, when the Agricultural College was formed, the garden covers 47.5 acres with around 800 species from 70 plant families.

Flowers

A 10-acre flower-research section with collections of jasmine (65 kinds), chrysanthemum (61), nerium, tuberose and hibiscus.

History

The college began in Saidapet, Chennai, in 1868 and moved to Coimbatore between 1906 and 1909.

Before you go

It's a working university campus, so check visiting hours at the gate.

Sources: TNAU: Botanical Garden · Wikipedia: TNAU

Timings and access change, so check with the place before you go.