Forest of Common Camellias at Seonunsa Temple, Gochang
高敞 禪雲寺 冬柏나무 숲
전북특별자치도 고창군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.184
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1967
- Location
- 고창군, 전북특별자치도— 전북 고창군 아산면 삼인리 산68번지
- Coordinates
- 35.497403, 126.577835
Description
Distributed in Japan, China, and Korea, the Camellia grows on the south coast or on the islands of Korea. Its beautiful flowers blossom in early spring and it is called "Camellia in spring," "Camellia in fall," or “Camellia in winter" depending on the blossoming season. The forest was formed after the Seonunsa Temple was built in the 24th year of the reign of King Wideok of Baekje (577). It measures 6m in height and its girth is about 30cm. Since the Forest of Common Camellias at Seonunsa Temple, Gochang is really beautiful and biologically valuable, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument.
Location
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Cultural Heritage Administration Open API (cha.go.kr)