On the morning of July 12th, the opening ceremony of the Guangdong Rare and Characteristic Plant Exhibition was held at the Yuntai Garden Fountain Plaza on Baiyun Mountain. This exhibition spans three days and features a total of 304 plant species, including 50 rare plants such as the Chinese cypress and Wangtian Tree.

Various rare and endangered plants made a dazzling appearance at the Guangdong Rare and Characteristic Plant Exhibition. Featured plants not only boast unique appearances and high ornamental value but also encompass a wide array of rare species. Coupled with engaging educational panels, the exhibition attracted many residents who stopped by for a visit.

There were also new plant varieties making their debut at the event: a new cultivar of orchids developed by the Guangzhou Institute of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, as well as newly discovered species like Metapetrocosmea alba and Lagerstroemia stenophylla, which were being showcased to the public for the first time.

In addition, the exhibition also featured several flower varieties developed by the research team of the Guangzhou Institute of Forestry and Landscape Architecture over more than ten years. These include the heat and humidity-resistant varieties of dwarf morning glory. It is reported that some of these showcased varieties are available for purchase at affordable prices for residents and visitors at convenient stations set up for the event.

On the day of the event, about 120 students and parents from Chao Tian School's Hong Kong and Macao class, Dongfengdong Road Primary School, and overseas Chinese families embarked on an exciting "Plant Exploration" journey together. Guided by study mentors, they delved deep into the fascinating world of the Yuntai Garden, where they observed plant forms, growth environments, and care requirements up close. They also experienced firsthand the ecological achievements of the Baiyun Mountain relocation and conservation demonstration area, aiming to further enhance cultural exchange and integration within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

Source :Yangcheng Evening News

304种植物展出，广东珍稀特色植物展正式开幕

7月12日上午，广东珍稀特色植物展开幕仪式在白云山云台花园喷水平台举行。本次展览为期三天，共展出304种植物，其中包括水松、望天树等珍稀植物50种。

各色珍稀濒危植物纷纷亮相广东珍稀特色植物展。“活化石”水杉、“长在树上的方便面”巴拿马草、“粉色甜甜圈”莲玉蕊、“铜钱之树”长叶排钱树......展览亮相的植物不仅外形奇特、具有极高的观赏性，更不乏各色珍稀品种，结合充满趣味性的科普展牌，吸引不少市民驻足打卡。

现场还有植物“新面孔”首次亮相：由广州市林业和园林科学研究院新培育的兜兰新品种，以及新发现的白花盾叶苣苔、狭叶紫薇等将首次与公众见面。

此外，由广州林业园林科学研究院科研团队历时10余年选育的耐湿热草花品种矮牵牛“婷粉”、矮牵牛“园科粉”和长春花“紫霞仙子”，也在本次展会上悉数亮相。据悉，此次展出的部分品种以亲民价格向市民出售，市民游客可以前往便民驿站购买。　

活动当天，朝天小学港澳子弟班、东风东路小学、海外侨胞亲子家庭等约120名学生及家长，共同开启一场精彩万分的“植物探秘”之旅，在研学导师的带领下深入云台花园的奇妙世界，近距离观察植物的形态结构、生长环境、养护要求，实地感受白云山迁地保护示范区生态文明建设成果，进一步促进粤港澳大湾区的文化交流与融合。

文 | 记者 孙牧 通讯员 林园轩
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