2023 Hong Kong Native Plants Wall Calendar

**2023 Hong Kong Native Plants Calendar** **Blossoms and Fruits, Remembering Each Unique Name** **Discover the Beauty of Native Hong Kong Through the Seasons** **Blooming in Order, Fruiting in Due Time** . Each month features a scientific illustration of a Hong Kong native plant, selected by the Fung Yiu King Centre for Botanical Studies according to its flowering and fruiting period. . The scientific illustrations are sourced from the "Illustrated Handbook of Native Plants of Hong Kong," meticulously showcasing the structures of 12 varieties, including typical branches, leaves, flowers, or fruits. . Includes the plant's common Chinese name, scientific name, family, flowering and fruiting period, and a brief description. . In addition to Hong Kong public holidays, important international days related to plants and nature are also marked. .#Forever in Bloom: Perforated pages allow you to detach and collect the illustrations of Hong Kong's native plants or use them as postcards. **Plant List** January: Rhododendron simaoense February: Platycodone grandiflorus March: Michelia cavendishiana April: Aquilaria sinensis May: Iris speculatrix June: Saraca dives July: Dalbergia balansae August: Dysoxylum hongkongense September: Cibotium barometz October: Acanthus ilicifolius November: Ilex micrococca December: Camellia oleifera **About the Scientific Illustrations** Botanical illustration is a fusion of science and art. The plants featured in this calendar have been verified through field observations, detailed dissections, voucher specimens, and collections from the Fung Yiu King Centre for Botanical Studies. Each illustration is rendered by botanical artists based on identification by botanists, ensuring accurate scientific records. These precise illustrations serve as valuable references for plant identification. Botanical Artists: Lee Man Chun, Wong Siu Yan **Specifications** . Dimensions: 30cm * 13.2cm . Paper: 250gsm cardstock . White spiral binding (includes hanging rod) . Pages: 14 pages (including cover and back card) Information on "Illustrated Handbook of Native Plants of Hong Kong": https://hk.pinkoi.com/product/PWJTRQWt