Illustrated Guide to Native Plants of Hong Kong (Bilingual Edition, Chinese and English)

This illustrated book is the first volume of the "Wu Xiuying Herbarium Scientific Drawing Series". It uses scientific drawings combined with botanical art ink line drawings to introduce 20 species of native plants in Hong Kong in detail. The delicate scientific drawings and identification-level characteristic descriptions can also As a reference for identification of plant varieties. The 20 native species include 15 rare and endangered plants. This identification chart has special and important value for the conservation of Hong Kong plants, as well as for botanists, plant enthusiasts and painters. This beautifully illustrated guide presents a carefully curated collection of 20 plant species native to Hong Kong, with scientific, detailed pen and ink illustrations and morphological descriptions, providing important reference materials for species authentication. Of the 20 species selected, 15 are rare and endangered species , making this guide of special importance for plant preservation in Hong Kong, as well as for botanists, plant lovers, and illustrators. Related products (applicable for teaching): Hong Kong native plant illustration STEAM Find Hong Kong plants game card https://hk.pinkoi.com/product/hXzFahJn Full name: Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants ISBN: 978-988-237-270-2 Binding: Hardcover Language: Chinese and English bilingual Number of pages: 312 Dimensions: 280 x 195 x 25 mm **Introduction to the author and editor** Liu Dawei (Author) Curator of Herbarium Wu Xiuying, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Dr. Liu Dawei is a botanist who has participated in many research projects on plant taxonomy, herbal identification and pharmacology. He is currently the curator of the Wu Xiuying Herbarium of the School of Life Sciences at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, responsible for the management of the "Hong Kong Plant and Vegetation Project" . Dr. Liu's teaching and research scope includes plant taxonomy, biodiversity and identification of traditional Chinese medicines. Lee Min Jung (Author and botanical illustrator) Teaching and Research Assistant, Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduated from the Department of Journalism and Communication, Chu Hai College of Hong Kong, and is studying for the Master of Science in Environmental Management program at the University of Hong Kong. Currently working at the Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she is mainly responsible for scientific drawing, botany STEAM education programs and botanical research topics. Born in a small village, he was inspired by a yellow bark tree planted in front of his home when he was a child. He was deeply attracted by the vitality of nature. Later, he began to try to use plants as materials for painting, hoping to record the beauty in front of him. After joining the herbarium, I was fortunate enough to come into contact with the scientific drawings of two professorial painters, Mr. Zeng Xiaolian and Mr. Ma Ping. I began to realize the importance of scientific drawings for plant identification. Therefore, I hope to make this illustrated book to help my predecessors understand plants. The passion for classification is passed down. Wang Xiaoxin (author and botanical illustrator) Teaching and Research Assistant, Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduated from the Department of Environmental Science of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and participated in nature education work during his studies. Currently working at the Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, her work scope includes scientific drawing, botanical STEAM education programs and botanical research projects. Under the influence of my grandmother, I became interested in folk herbal medicine and edible wild herbs since I was a child. After entering university, I was fortunate enough to take a course on Hong Kong's plants, and learned about different ways to appreciate and learn about plants. Later, I worked in the herbarium as an intern and came into contact with scientific drawing. I was deeply shocked by the original manuscripts left by two professor-level painters, Teacher Zeng Xiaolian and Teacher Ma Ping. The meticulousness and precision of his works reflect the outstanding craftsmanship, which is what drives himself and his team to constantly adjust various drawing, anatomy and photography techniques, as well as insist on proofreading the drawings back and forth. I hope that through this book, the spirit of our predecessors can be passed on. Wang Tianxing (Editor and Education Consultant) Education Manager, Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduated from the Department of Biology of the Chinese University of China in the millennium, and is now a member of the "Botany STEAM Education Program" of the Hu Xiuying Herbarium. I have extensive experience in STEM education. I have participated in the establishment of the Hong Kong plant and vegetation database. I have produced or participated in many large-scale science education platforms and education programs for more than ten years. I am honored to assist in the editing of this illustrated book. **Recommendations** "Hong Kong Native Plant Illustrated Book" compiled by Dr. David Liu, Curator of the Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, Chinese University, and his team, is a book that combines science and art. The content is expressed in an innovative way, with precise drawings and annotations of the characteristics of each variety. It is also accompanied by certified plant specimens and detailed references, allowing readers to understand the principles and information of plant identification. The book also contains chapters on teaching and usage instructions, suitable for both teachers and students. Here, I sincerely recommend this book for teaching and life science research. —Huang Jinbo, Dean of the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong With its numerous beautiful botanical illustrations and informative details of plant morphological features, this book is a remarkable addition to Hong Kong's botanical science collection and flora conservation work. Through this novel approach in integrating botanical knowledge in STEAM education, this book will open the eyes of our citizens, especially the younger generation, and raise their interest and awareness in plants, and contribute to promoting biodiversity conservation in Hong Kong. —Jenny YY LAU Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department To see these beautiful illustrations, the photos and the commentary about the plants that accompany them makes us wish that all of the rich and diverse flora of Hong Kong could be treated similarly. —David E. Boufford Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China I am fortunate to be one of the first readers of the "Illustrated Book of Native Plants of Hong Kong". While reading about the meticulous drawings, precise descriptions and precious specimens, I also read about the author's enthusiasm in promoting natural science, education and conservation. I sincerely recommend this book to all primary and secondary school teachers and students in Hong Kong, as well as you who love nature. I hope that everyone, like me, will feel the magic and beauty of these Hong Kong native plants in the book. —Leo Wing-yen, principal of Hong Kong Sze-eup Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chen Nanchang Memorial Secondary School This book is a rare scientific illustration of local plants. It combines scientific drawings with botanical art ink line drawings, and combines rare voucher specimen pictures to introduce in detail 20 species of native plants in Hong Kong and their characteristics. This illustrated book not only provides an important reference for identifying relevant species, but also provides a valuable teaching resource for scientific inquiry and STEAM education. As an educator majoring in biology, I strongly recommend this illustrated book to teachers and students for reference and application. —Principal of Lam Chi Kong Tung Chung Catholic School This illustrated book is the product of decades of hard work by a group of Hong Kong scientists. Its precious feature is that it not only allows us to understand the internal and external structures of plants in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, but also allows us to recognize the 20 species of native plants that accompany Hong Kong in witnessing ecological changes. Through this illustrated book, we can get more information about Hong Kong’s native plants, from characteristics to appearance, seeds to rhizomes, shapes to lengths, everything can be seen. Therefore, I especially recommend this illustrated book to our primary school students and young people. Through this book, they can experience that such a small place in Hong Kong can produce such wonderful and interesting plants. —Ye Chunyan, principal of Xiu Maoping Catholic Primary School and founder of "EduVision"