Baekyangsa Gobulmae, Flower Buds Blooming

'Natural Monument No. 486' Baekyangsa Gobulmae Blooming

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Baegyangsa Office of Naejangsan National Park under the Korea National Park Service announced on the 29th that the Baegyangsa Gobulmae (Ancient Buddha Plum Blossom), one of Korea's four major plum blossoms and the only red plum blossom, has fully bloomed.

The Baegyangsa Gobulmae (Natural Monument No. 486) is over 350 years old and, along with the Yulgokmae at Ojukheon in Gangneung (No. 484), Seonammae at Seonamsa Temple in Suncheon (No. 488), and Hwaeommae at Hwaeomsa Temple in Gurye (No. 485), is one of only four natural monument plum trees in Korea.

It is also known as one of the Honam Five Plums, along with Daemyeongmae at Chonnam National University, Gye-dangmae in Jisil Village, Damyang, Seonammae, and Hwaeommae. Although there is only one tree, its beautiful flower color and subtle fragrance elegantly enhance the deep atmosphere of the mountain temple.

Han Sang-sik, the head of the administration department, said, "The Baegyangsa Gobulmae is expected to show its flower buds and full bloom until early April," and added, "Please wear masks and follow social distancing rules during visits to prevent COVID-19."

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