Dove trees bloom in Zhangjiajie's spring spectacle

Rare dove tree flowers, often dubbed the "panda of the plant kingdom", recently graced Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan province with their beauty.

Recognized in China as a first-class protected plant species, the blossoms of Davidia involucrata – nicknamed "dove flowers" for their uncanny resemblance to the birds – transformed the park into a springtime spectacle.

Known for their evolutionary significance dating back millions of years, the dove trees' synchronized April bloom underscores Zhangjiajie's ecological depth and conservation efforts.