S.F. conservatory scales new territory with T. rex

[AsahinaKimi]

Yes, that's a Tyrannosaurus rex head poking out of the Conservatory of Flowers roof. No, there aren't hallucinogens in the Golden Gate Park fog. The beast is part of "Plantosaurus Rex," a new exhibition of ancient plants that runs through Oct. 21.

"I was a huge dinosaur nerd as a kid," admitted Director of Operations and Exhibitions Lau Hodges, who put the display together and wrote its explanatory booklet. "It was a dream come true, a chance to show a lot of plants we don't often display."

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. What a cool picture!

I'd go see the exhibit if I lived a bit closer!

[AsahinaKimi]

2. been there before, Peggy..

its an awesome place.