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More than 5,000 rare trees found in SW China
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-06 17:50 GUIYANG: More than 5,000 dove trees have been discovered in Zhijin county of southwest China's Guizhou Province, local government sources said on Tuesday. The local government sources said the trees, with the oldest ones dating back more than 800 years, have not only ornamental value but value in scientific research. Dove trees have been included in the list of plants under state primary protection in China.
In addition to Guizhou, dove trees have been found in Shennongjia of central Hubei Province and Mount Emei in southwestern Sichuan Province. |