在张家界遇见“植物界大熊猫”

Rare dove tree flowers, often dubbed the "panda of the plant kingdom", recently graced Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province with their beauty.

近日，被誉为“植物界大熊猫”的珍稀珙桐花在湖南张家界国家森林公园惊艳绽放。

Recognized in China as a first-class protected plant species, the blossoms of Davidia involucrata– nicknamed "dove flowers" for their uncanny resemblance to the birds – transformed the park into a springtime spectacle.

珙桐花在中国是国家一级保护植物，其花朵因外形酷似白鸽而被称为“鸽子花”。张家界国家森林公园里盛开的鸽子花已成一片春日盛景。

Known for their evolutionary significance dating back millions of years, the dove trees' synchronized April bloom underscores Zhangjiajie's ecological depth and conservation efforts.

珙桐拥有数百万年的进化历史，具有重要科学价值。四月花期来临时，成片珙桐花同步绽放，彰显了张家界的生态底蕴与保护成效。