Plant Collections

This classification presents basic information on the plant species and families grown on the territory of the University Botanic Garden –Sofia.You can get information here about the names and morphological traits of both local and foreign plants, as well as about their origin, distribution, use and preservation.

The detailed illustrations and curious facts are intended to provoke (deepen) your interest in botany and your knowledge of plants.

The plant collection of the University Botanic Garden – Sofia is a constantly growing resource, so remember to constantly keep checking for new information.


Bignoniaceae

The members of the Bignoniaceae family are primarily tropical trees and shrubs and include approximately 113 genera, and800 species. Usually the leaves are opposite and large, without stipules.The flowers are bisexual and zygomorphic. The calyx has five sepals.The corolla has five petals and is often bilabial. The number of ... [more]