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March 2014 57 house Mediterranean and tropical climate plants, and a rich variety of horticultural gardens designed around the themes of "plants and people," and "plants and planet." Flower Dome The Flower Dome is a conservatory that presents plants from the Mediterranean and semi-arid subtropical regions of the globe. The Flower Dome replicates the plants of the Mediterranean basin, plus similar climatic regions elsewhere in the world: southwest Australia, South Africa, central Chile and parts of California. The dome is also home to a collection of plants from deserts all over the world, showcasing the adaptations of plants to arid environments. Of note are the amazing profiles of baobab trees, surrounded by a fascinating variety of succulents. Cloud Forest Conservatory Cloud Forest is a 35-meter tall mountain of lush vegetation of plant life from tropical highlands, up to 2,000-metres above sea level. Shrouded in mist, the Cloud Forest, reputedly, has the world's tallest indoor waterfall. No climbing equipment here. You ascend to the mountaintop in comfort by lift, and descend via two walkways for an aerial view of the canopy and mountainsides. Inquiring minds can learn about unique biodiversity and geology of cloud forests, and Top There are four Heritage Gardens—Chinese, Malay (pictured), Indian and Colonial, taking visitors through the history and culture of Singapore's three main ethnic groups and its colonial past. The Malay Garden, a "reflection of Community," stresses the role of edible fruits and medicinal plants used by the Malay population. The Kampong House (background) is a Malay design using materials in nature: a roof from rumbia palm, the walls and floors from nibong tree trunks, and mats and bed from bamboo. These villages in Bahasa Malaysia are called "kampongs," where the homes are on stilts (to keep cooler and out of flood waters), and have large windows. Bottom At the Web of Life, within the World of Plants, are eight impressive topiary of animals indigenous to Asia, such as an orangutan (left), a pangolin—a sharp scaled, toothless anteater (right), and a hornbill (long, down-curved billed bird of bright colors), all trimmed from the living foliage of the Indian laurel (Ficus microcarpa). 50-63.indd 57 2/26/14 4:52 PM