Hey kids! Guess what? Scientists have found a brand-new type of Rhododendron flower in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region! 🌸 Isn’t that cool?
This new flower is called Rhododendron yuanbaoshanense (that’s a big name!). It’s a plant that grows about 1 to 2 meters tall. It has special round leaves and beautiful pink to pale purple flowers shaped like little bells or funnels.
Back in 2021, some researchers from the Liuzhou Forestry Research Institute were exploring near the Yuanbaoshan National Nature Reserve. They spotted this unusual flower and thought, “Hmm, we haven’t seen this one before!” 🤔
So, they teamed up with other scientists from places like the Kunming Institute of Botany and the Guangxi Institute of Botany. They studied the plant for two years and found out it was indeed a new species! 🌿
This is super exciting because it’s the first new Rhododendron species found in Guangxi in more than 20 years! 🎉 Over 80 of these plants have been found so far. They live in mixed forests at high places—about 1,200 to 1,450 meters up! 🏔️
The new Rhododendron not only adds to the beauty of the area but also helps scientists learn more about the amazing plants in our world. Next time you see a Rhododendron, remember, there might be even more surprises waiting out there! 🌺
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
