Natural Habitat of White Forsythias in Maecheon-ri, Yeongdong
永同 梅川里 尾扇나무 自生地
충청북도 영동군
Basic information
- Designation
- Natural Monument No.364
- Category
- 동식물
- Designated year
- 1990
- Location
- 영동군, 충청북도— 충북 영동군 영동읍 매천리 산4-9번지
- Coordinates
- 36.170594, 127.782159
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Description
The Korean name of white forsythia (Miseon) means that its fruits are fan-shaped. The shape of the fruits is also similar to the heart symbol. This tree is a rare species, growing only in Korea. It grows to about 1~1.5m, and the tips of its branches droop downward like the golden bell tree. The tree belongs to the same family as the golden bell tree; just like the golden bell tree, its flowers bloom before the leaves come out. The Natural Habitat of White Forsythia in Maecheon-ri, Yeongdong is near Baekcheon Stream. white forsythias in this place are preserved in natural condition. As a place where the valuable trees that grow only in Korea thrive, it is designated and protected as a Natural Monument
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Images: KOGL (khs.go.kr) · Data source: Korea Heritage Service Open API (khs.go.kr)