Natural Habitat of White Forsythias, Buan

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.370

Category

동식물

Designated year

1992

Location

부안군, 전북특별자치도— 전북 부안군 변산면 중계리 산19-4번지 상서면청림리산228,229

Coordinates

35.668291, 126.581437

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 population of white forsythia in Buan is scattered throughout the entire area near Jiksocheon Stream and Baekcheon Stream in Byeonsan. There are lots of the trees in this place, and they are well-preserved. Since white forsythia is the only species in the world, and the natural habitat in Buan is the southernmost area for this tree to survive, the place is designated as a Natural Monument.

Location