Jeonnam Forest Research Institute Exhibits Detailed Paintings of Local Rare Endemic Plants

A Total of 25 Items Including Wando Horanggashinaramu Native Only to Jeonnam
Touring Exhibition Held to Commemorate the Completion of the Forest Bio-Innovation Hub

A detailed painting of Ilex cornuta exhibited at the Jeonnam Forest Resources Research Institute until the 5th. Provided by Jeonnam Forest Resources Research Institute

The Jeollanam-do Forest Research Institute (Director Oh Deuk-sil) is attracting attention by holding an "Exhibition of Detailed Botanical Illustrations of Rare and Endemic Plants in the Jeonnam Region" on the first floor of the Forest Business Center within the institute until the 5th.

This exhibition was prepared to commemorate the completion (in November) of the Forest Bio Innovation Growth Hub promoted by the Jeonnam-do Forest Research Institute.

Detailed botanical illustrations can depict the minute structures of plants, including flowers, stems, and fruits that are difficult to identify with the naked eye. Unlike herbarium specimens or photographs, these are unique works of art drawn by hand.

The illustrations on display were produced and collected by the National Arboretum since 2003, focusing especially on rare endemic species and subtropical tree species native to the Jeonnam region. There are a total of 25 pieces, including Jodomandunamu, Geumsaewoo orchid, Sticky earleaf, and Wando holly.

In Jeonnam, there are a total of 261 rare and endemic plant species distributed, including 50 endemic species such as Wando holly and Dadohae bibichu, 191 rare species such as Wangjagwinamu and Sticky earleaf, and 20 rare endemic species such as Jodomandunamu and Heuksando bibichu. Among these, four species?Jodomandunamu, Wando holly, Heuksando bibichu, and Hongdo seodeolchwi?grow only in the Jeonnam region.

Director Oh Deuk-sil said, "Through the detailed botanical illustration exhibition, we aim to jointly consider the conservation, utilization, and diverse values of Jeonnam's forest resources, and in connection with the Smart Innovation Growth Hub project, lead a competitive forest bioindustry."

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