Guess who's just landed in Guangzhou? It's the 'Queen of the Andes'! 👑🌿
Tucked away in the South China Botanical Garden in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, a new botanical superstar is making waves. The garden's shelves are now graced with over 6,300 plant specimens from Peru, but the real showstopper is a giant yellow leaf from a bromeliad plant fondly known as the Queen of the Andes.
This Peruvian treasure isn't your regular houseplant. Native to the high Andes at altitudes of 3,000-4,800 meters, it's like the Everest climber of the plant world! 🏔️ According to researcher Ge Xuejun, this majestic plant can soar over 10 meters high, earning it the title of the largest bromeliad on Earth. Talk about reaching for the skies! 🚀
Just over a decade ago, the garden had only a few hundred Peruvian specimens. Now, it's a full-on botanical fiesta! 🎉 This blossoming collection symbolizes the growing China-Peru cooperation in protecting biodiversity. It's not just about plants—it's about cultivating a greener future together. 🌿🤝🌎
So next time you're in Guangzhou, swing by the botanical garden and say hola to the Queen herself! 💚🌱
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'Treasure' plant drives China-Peru cooperation to protect biodiversity
cgtn.com
