Chapter 124 March wildflowers

Looking at flowers in Hong Kong in March, of course the best thing to see is Rhododendron.But apart from rhododendrons, there are plenty of wild flowers to enjoy in Hong Kong this month.Because from March to May is the season when all kinds of wild flowers in Hong Kong are on display. From the tall trees on the hills to the weed piles on the hillsides, strange and lovely flowers can be drilled unexpectedly. There are many kinds of orchids in Hong Kong, and a total of 75 species have been recorded by botanists. They are all wild.China has always praised orchids as the fragrance of kings, because they were born in deep valleys.Therefore, if you want to appreciate wild orchids in Hong Kong, you can find them on the side of the mountain, under the roots of big trees, under the rocks, beside waterfalls and mountain streams, or even on the cliffs where there are few people on weekdays.The cliff of Victoria Peak looking up from Central is the famous place where Wild Orchid was born in Hong Kong.In addition, Tak Chi Lap Kok and Ma Kexian Gap on Hong Kong Island; Ma On Shan and Tai Mo Shan in the New Territories, and Phoenix Peak on Lantau Island are all places where rare and exotic wild orchids are produced.

There are only two kinds of wild orchids that bloom in March that are worth recommending.A local name is "Shixiantao", which has pale yellow flowers with a milky white tongue protruding from the middle, and a dozen to twenty flowers can bloom on one stem.They like to grow in dark and wet places under the roots of big trees and at the foot of rocks; they can be seen on Cheqi Shan, Xi Gao Shan and other mountains in Hong Kong.The leaves are about two feet high, and it is the most common wild orchid in Hong Kong in spring. Another local name is Heding Orchid, because it looks like a crane's head when it is not in bloom. Westerners call them "Nigulan". The flower stems are very tall and can be three feet long. , can continue for up to one month.Crane's crown orchid is brownish-yellow, with purple flower center, and each flower is as large as four inches when in full bloom. It is the most beautiful wild orchid that is easy to see this month.

The yellow and white honeysuckle and the vermilion firecracker are the most common wall flowers to be seen in Hong Kong's gardens this month.They often climb out of the garden from the walls and flower stands, forming the appearance of "the garden is full of spring and cannot be closed". Also, we can't stop mentioning kapoks, because they are one of the flowering trees that get the most attention this month.There are many kinds of big trees that bloom this month, and the flowers are mostly white or lavender.Those who intend to appreciate it are best to go to the botanical park to have a look, most of the tree roots are marked with their scientific names.