Illustrated Guide to Native Plants of Hong Kong (Volume 2) (Bilingual Edition)

Silent vegetation blooms the best of Hong Kong "Hu Xiuying Herbarium" Four generations of botanists traveled over mountains and ridges to meticulously dissect and describe Leave an eternal legacy for Hong Kong’s native plants 20 precious and rare names before regretting losing them The more you know them, the better you can live with them These native plants can continue to thrive in Hong Kong and will not become extinct. This book is the second volume of the "Illustrated Book of Native Plants of Hong Kong". Continuing the method of combining scientific drawings and botanical art ink line drawings in the first volume, it introduces in detail 20 rare and endangered native plants in Hong Kong. These plants are protected by legislation and listings and play an important role in Hong Kong's ecosystem. The herbarium uses a variety of research methods, including literature review, field observation, research on the anatomy of flowers and fruits, and ink line drawings, etc., to record each precious plant species, enrich basic scientific information on rare and endangered plants in Hong Kong, and promote plant conservation. progress. This volume has been updated with a new "Scanning Electron Microscope Image" unit, which clearly presents the beauty of microscopic pollen and spores like a kaleidoscope to readers. This appealingly illustrated book is the second volume of Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants. It presents a meticulously curated collection of 20 rare and endangered native plant species found in Hong Kong, featuring scientific, detailed pen-and-ink illustrations and morphological descriptions . This volume introduces a new section showcasing 'Scanning Electron Microscope Images' that reveals the intricate beauty of pollen and spores. This guide provides essential reference materials for species authentication and is of particular significance for plant preservation efforts in Hong Kong. Full name: Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants (Volume II): Rare and Endangered Plants (Bilingual Edition in Chinese and English) ISBN: 978-988-237-319-8 Binding: Hardcover Language: Chinese and English bilingual Number of pages: 376 Dimensions: 280 x 195 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. **Dr David TW Lau (Author)** Curator of the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Dr David TW Lau is a botanist who has been researching plant taxonomy, herbal authentication and pharmacology. He is now a curator of the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium in the School of Life Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and is responsible for managing the 'Hong Kong Flora and Vegetation' project. His research and education interests include plant taxonomy, biodiversity and Chinese medicine authentication. **Wang Xiaoxin (author, editor and botanical illustrator)** Research Coordinator, Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduated from the Department of Environmental Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Currently working at the Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, her work scope includes field collection, scientific mapping, botanical education programs, intern training, specimen electronics and scanning electron microscopy recording. I started working in the Herbarium as an intern in 2018, and was deeply shocked by the original manuscripts left by two professorial painters, Teacher Zeng Xiaolian and Teacher Ma Ping. In 2023, Mr. Ma came to Hong Kong to train the team and modify the drawings. I was fortunate to learn more observation, analysis and drawing skills from him. I hope that through this book, I can pass on the craftsmanship spirit of my predecessors. **Hiu-Yan Wong (Author, Editor & Botanical Illustrator)** Research Coordinator, Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences The Chinese University of Hong Kong After graduating as an Environmental Science major at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hiu-Yan Wong is now working at the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her job duties include field collection, scientific illustration, botany education, intern training, specimen digitization and scanning electron microscopy imaging. She started working in the herbarium as an intern in 2018 and was astonished by the manuscripts left behind by two top botanical illustrators, Xiao-Lian Zeng and Ping Ma. In In 2023, Ping Ma offered training to the team and refined the botanical plates, during which the team learned advanced observation, analytical and illustration skills from him. She hopes the artisan spirit of the former illustrators will be passed on via this book. **Lee Min Jung (Author and botanical illustrator)** Research Coordinator, Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Graduated from the Master of Science in Environmental Management program at the University of Hong Kong. Mainly responsible for scientific drawing work at the Wu Xiuying Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 2023, I was fortunate to have Professor Ma Ping, a professor-level painter, teach me scientific drawing through words and deeds. I am even more grateful to Teacher Ma for teaching me and carefully revising every plant drawing. Through the production of this illustrated book, we hope to not only let the public know about Hong Kong’s rare and valuable plants, but also to pass on the passion for plant classification and scientific drawing of our predecessors. **Man-Ching Li (Author & Botanical Illustrator)** Research Coordinator, Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Man-Ching Li graduated from the Master's program in Environmental Management at the University of Hong Kong. She is currently working at the Shiu-Ying Hu Herbarium, School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where her major role is creating scientific illustrations. Last year, it was a great honor to have the top botanical artist Ping Ma demonstrate how to create a scientific illustration, and she felt great gratitude to Ping Ma for refining most of the botanical illustrations. She hopes this illustrated book can act as a medium to promote the Rare and Precious Plants of Hong Kong, as well as pass on the enthusiasm of the experienced taxonomists and illustrators in the field of plant taxonomy and scientific illustration. **Recommendations** The team of the Wu Xiuying Herbarium of the School of Life Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong has continued their efforts and recorded the plant species of special scientific value in Hong Kong in the second volume, which is extremely rich in content. Includes ancient and modern plant specimens, forensic scientific names, habitat records, literature reviews, ink line drawings, anatomical photos, and electron microscope images, coupled with scientific vocabulary and descriptions. The book combines elements of science, botanical art and teaching. It is very suitable for life science research and teaching, and is also an important reference book for species conservation. —Huang Jinbo, Dean of the School of Life Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong With numerous well-drawn and precise botanical line drawings detailing plant morphological features, this second volume of botanical illustrated guide is not only a remarkable reference for botanical researchers, but also an interesting guide for plant lovers. Of particular interest are the microscopic scanning images of pollen and pollinarium of some species, providing a novel perspective to learn about and appreciate these rare and endangered plants of Hong Kong. —I. LUK Curator of Hong Kong Herbarium Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Scientific research is the root and popular science education is the foundation. This illustration firmly grasps the context of these two intertwined threads, the same but different, different yet interdependent. The author's intention is unique, with native plants as the theme. It is not only a research on a local topic, but also can make people feel more intimate when conducting science education. In addition, the cartographer's precise and detailed depiction of the species' identifying characteristics distinguishes it from other flora-type works, which is very useful for teaching. The illustrations use text to indicate the academic terms of each organ, further helping readers clearly understand the basic characteristics of the species. This book integrates scientific research and popular science education, and faces readers in a unique and original way, which is indeed worthy of appreciation. —Ma Ping, senior botanical cartographer and editor-in-chief of "Jiahui: A Century of Chinese Botanical Scientific Painting" Native plants, especially rare and endangered species, are an important and vital component of a region's heritage. Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants (Volume II): Rare and Endangered Plants, provides a rich source of information on some of the most critical plants in Hong Kong. To know these plants so intimately will help to preserve them. This unique book is not only of valuable to the plant sciences, but is also a guide to the special kinds of plants that can grow in Hong Kong because of the way we care for the places where they thrive. I sincerely recommend this book to all researchers, teachers, students and the general public. It has much to offer to those who peruse its pages. —David E. Bouord Senior Research Scientist, Harvard University Herbaria & Editorial Committee Member of Flora of China