Araucaria araucana & Cardoon Beds, Wuppertal Garden

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This vibrant spring scene from the Botanischer Garten Wuppertal, Germany, features a distinctive Araucaria araucana (Monkey Puzzle Tree) towering in the background. In the foreground, terraced garden beds are meticulously cultivated with young Cynara cardunculus (Cardoon) plants, identifiable by their large, silvery-green, deeply lobed leaves. The historic stone retaining walls and gravel paths create a structured yet naturalistic landscape, showcasing the garden's diverse collection in early May.

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Camera FUJIFILM X-T50
Date May 3, 2026
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 18.0mm
Shutter Speed 1/90s
Used Lens SIGMA 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021
ISO 100
Flash No
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