Only ancient Eclipta blooms at Wuhou Temple in NW China

2021-02-23 09:47:41 , Source : CGTN

The only ancient Eclipta protea, also known as the "plant panda," has bloomed ahead of schedule at Wuhou Temple in Mian County, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, attracting visitors to see this rare ancient tree. This Eclipta is more than 400 years old. According to legend, it was planted to commemorate Zhuge Liang, an ancient Chinese politician and military strategist. When the tree blooms, its flowers resemble lotus flowers.

Government Organizations

The State Council of the PRC
National Immigration Administration
Ministry of Commerce, PRC
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC
Shaanxi Province Department of Commerce
The People’s Government of Xi’an Municipality
Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Xi’an Municipality

Consulates

The Republic of Korea Consulate-General in Xi’an
Royal Thai Consulate-General in Xi’an

Media

People’s Daily
China Daily
Xinhuanet
CGTN
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