【China Daily】Preserving Yunnan's rare wild plant species

Conservation in province's biodiverse backyard helps secure future for evergreen Rhododendron vialii

Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.

While not as iconic as the rose or as fragrant as the honeysuckle, the loss of Rhododendron vialii would be significant for many.

The evergreen shrub is classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature due to only a few thousand surviving in the wild. Rhododendron vialii are mainly found in Southwest China and parts of Laos and Vietnam.

（China Daily 2025年8月4日 第7版）

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