Jinjiang genuine version 193 (minor revision)
Leaving the central booth, there are several huge plant specimens placed around the lobby, spanning a 60-centimeter-high booth and protected by glass on the outside, attracting many tourists to take photos.
Yao Bing and Tan Shuangshuang also walked forward and saw that on the exhibition stand was an old piece of Hainan Huanghuali wood that was more than 4 meters long and over 50 centimeters in diameter.
The surface of its bark has a thick layer of patina, and it seems to be quite old.
The outer bark is light yellow-brown, while the precious heartwood inside is reddish-brown. The growth rings are obvious, with distinct color distinctions.
There are two thick forks on the top, and the rest is a whole piece of intact wood. You can see the unique "ghost face" texture of the surface of the yellowwood, which is a pure natural log.
A gentle explanation fell into my ears: "The exhibit this time is a Hainan Huanghuali (scientific name 'Dalbergia odorifera') log with a tree age of more than 400 years. It was planted during the Ming Dynasty. The trunk is 4.3 meters long and weighs 425 kilograms.
Huanghuali wood is one of the precious tree species, and is known as one of the four famous trees in China along with red sandalwood, chicken wing wood, and ironwood. It is now a national second-level protected plant and it is forbidden to cut it down at will...”
While Yao Bing was listening to the explanation, some tourists were amazed at the old materials in front of them.
You should know that Hainan Huanghuali was loved by the royal families of the Ming and Qing dynasties because its wood is extremely stable, does not deform, crack or bend, has good oiliness, beautiful grain, and a faint scent. However, it was almost completely cut down more than a hundred years ago, leaving only scattered small trees and the resources are almost exhausted.
It is currently listed as a second-level protected plant, and under the leadership of relevant departments, large tracts of artificial forests have been cultivated.
However, the growth rate of Hainan Huanghuali is extremely slow. There is a saying that "it will not grow into a timber in thirty years, and it will not grow into a mature tree in sixty years".
It takes hundreds of years for wild yellowwood to grow a heartwood as big as a bowl (the central part of the material), and it takes 300-500 years to grow into a tree more than 20 meters tall.
This has also caused prices to remain high, and the few remaining wild tree species have been frequently stolen, so security guards have to be dispatched to patrol 24 hours a day and various measures have to be used to protect them.
This time, the tropical rainforest tree species created by Ye Han include Hainan Huanghuali.
Huajianji introduced more than 200 precious saplings with a diameter of more than 15 cm at one time, which will make a huge contribution to the recovery of wild tree species.
After the explanation, Yao Bing and his companion were observing the specimens and heard the discussions among the tourists around them.
"A tree this big must be two hundred years old, right?"
"More than that, the tree is at least 300-400 years old. If you look at the heartwood inside, it's great material for making furniture."
“It’s really rare.”
"I remember that a few years ago, two dead Hainan Huanghuali trees were auctioned off, and the two trees were sold together for a whopping price of over 14 million yuan!"
“Oh my god, it’s so expensive??”
Those who heard it couldn't help but open their mouths wide. The price of 14 million was simply beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
"If you don't believe me, search it up. A lot of media reported it at the time."
Yao Bing and Tan Shuangshuang looked at each other in shock.
Although I have heard of the name of Hainan Huanghuali for a long time, who would have thought that the price would be so high.
Well, the tree in front of us...its value is simply inestimable.
Millions, or... tens of millions?
Huajianji once again refreshed their cognition.
As soon as we arrived at the specimen museum, the entrance hall alone was an eye-opener.
Continuing along the prologue hall, we saw a booth opposite the Hainan Huanghuali tree, where a similarly thick tree trunk specimen was placed.
It is more than 5 meters long and nearly 60 centimeters in diameter. The bark is gray-brown and there are dense ring-shaped leaf marks on the upper part.
The wall above displays its leaf specimens. The petiole is 2.5 meters long and the leaves are like a round cattail leaf fan with the ribs standing upright outwards, looking extremely large.
Based on these characteristics, Yao Bing, who has a lot of knowledge about plants, judged that it should be a plant of the palm family.
"Palmleaf." Tan Shuangshuang looked at the introduction screen next to the specimen. The name sounded a bit strange.
The explanation came from the headset: "The specimen in front of you is a plant of the genus Palmyra in the family Arecaceae - Palmyra, one of the basic tree species in the "Five Trees and Six Flowers" of Buddhism.
In ancient India, scriptures were carved on its leaves, and they could be preserved for hundreds of years without rotting.
The palm is a one-time flowering and fruiting plant with the largest branched inflorescence in the world; it blooms once every 50 years, with tens of millions of flowers at a time, and dies soon after flowering.
It only blooms once in its lifetime and dies after blooming?
Somehow, Yao Bing suddenly felt extremely tragic.
At this moment, the screen showed the palm tree in bloom.
At the top of the tree crown, which is covered with dense fan-shaped leaves, upright inflorescences gradually grow, and then twenty or thirty flower spike-like branches spread out around. Millions of beige flowers bloom at the same time, densely covering the tree crown like rice ears, bringing an incomparable gorgeous bloom.
The shot is so clear and three-dimensional that the blooming scene seems to be right in front of you.
Both of them were stunned.
It's simply spectacular!
More and more people gathered around to watch this once-in-50-years spectacle.
However, the screen image only lasted for two minutes before it changed from blooming to decaying, and then returned to the initial introduction interface.
Only the specimens before us are placed on the exhibition stand, telling of the former splendor and prosperity.
Such a sharp contrast touches the hearts of every tourist.
This is the role played by the Huajianji Specimen Museum.
It can help everyone better understand these plants and the power of life reproduction.
If possible, Ye Han hopes that everyone can protect plants and protect the offspring they have spent their lives to reproduce.
After visiting the prologue hall, Yao Bing was completely impressed by Huajian Ji.
However, just an introductory hall can bring many shocks to tourists, and only Huajianji can do this.
In front is the tiny plant observation area.
As soon as the two entered the exhibition hall, they saw the display area divided into several areas and rows of microscopes placed under glass tables.
In order to prevent the microscopes from being moved around or the light changes from affecting their clarity and magnification, they are adjusted and placed inside so that visitors can observe directly through the glass.
High technology will provide them with the best vision and clarity.
Yao Bing walked around and said, "It turns out that these are specimens of mosses, lichens, algae, and small ferns."
Although these plants are relatively common, they are often overlooked, so Ye Han set up a separate area for them.
There are specialized moss museums in China, but most of them use explanations and pictures, lacking interactivity and exploration.
Ye Han hopes that tourists who come here can observe and experience the tiny plants in person, learn about the types and characteristics of the tiny plants, and increase their interactive experience.
At the same time, those seemingly inconspicuous plants should get the attention they deserve.
Other tourists followed Yao Bing and others into the exhibition area and were instantly amazed by the layout in front of them.
“Wow, that’s a lot of microscopes.”
"Is this... moss? This is the first time I've seen it in this form. It's good and very clear."
“The specimen plants on display are all so small. So this is the tiny plant exhibition area.”
"I suddenly dreamed of my junior high school biology class, and I missed it a little bit."
"Xiao X, come and take a look, this lichen looks like red coral, so beautiful!"
The visitors had never tried this kind of experience before and they all excitedly came forward to observe under the microscope.
The same goes for Yao Bing and the others.
In the display case closest to them, there are stones of different shapes and textures, covered with a thin layer of lichen, and there is an exclusive introduction sign next to them.
Lichens are complexes of cyanobacteria or algae and fungi, listed separately as the phylum Licheniformes. There are about 26,000 species in the world, with various forms. ①
When observing them under a microscope, you can see the distribution of fungi and algae, and all the details are clearly visible.
It was the first time that Yao Bing saw such a scene, and his eyes were filled with surprise.
I have to say that many lichens look pretty good. They are not the dark green bunch she thought they were. Instead, they are brightly colored and have their own unique beauty.
Under the magnification of the microscope, she seemed to have come to a world where "one leaf is a bodhi, one flower is a world".
Yao Bing observed the lichens one by one, while Tan Shuangshuang observed the algae.
Through the explanation, we learned that algae produce more than 90% of the oxygen for the earth every year and are the main source of oxygen in the atmosphere, providing strong guarantee for the survival of humans and other organisms.
Its importance cannot be overstated.
Tan Shuangshuang is very interested in algae.
Compared to adorable animals, majestic birds of prey, or elegant plants like orchids and beautiful flowers, algae are undoubtedly easily overlooked.
But algae also have their own ornamental value.
For example, the Chromococcus specimen she had just seen looked like two green hemispherical Q candies back to back under the microscope. They had a slightly fluffy texture, were small, and quite cute.
The rosary algae, as its name suggests, looks like a string of green rosary beads with patterns.
Chlorella is large in size and can be seen without a microscope.
They are made into immersed specimens and soaked in solution, like balls of green hair floating in the bottle, retaining their original green color and freshness, which is very attractive.
These lichens, mosses and algae are all varieties carefully selected by Ye Han.
The specimens are handled very cleanly and have different shapes, maintaining the original state of the plants to the greatest extent. They are clearly visible under a microscope, giving visitors a different experience and stimulating people's desire to explore.
With the help of a microscope, Yao Bing and his friend got to know the microscopic world.
Such an activity is a unique experience for them and other tourists.
Most people's impression of a herbarium is just a collection of dried wax leaf specimens hanging on the wall. Because they have lost moisture after being pressed, they appear dull and lifeless.
I didn't expect to encounter so many surprises along the way. Not only were the specimens intact, but they were also displayed in a variety of ways that I had never expected.
The comparison between the largest and smallest seeds, the scarce old Hainan Huanghuali wood, the palm tree that died after flowering, the tiny plant specimens under the microscope... There are amazement, shock, and novelty among them. It greatly broadens one's horizons and is breathtaking.
Going further ahead, you will reach the ecosystem specimen wall, which is also the most magnificent exhibition hall.
The exhibition hall consists of four specimen walls and a stereo projection hall in the center. It is magnificent and has a full sense of space.
The single-sided specimen wall is about 10 meters long and 2 meters wide, and is divided into closely connected specimen frames. At a glance, the plants are ever-changing and extend from the inside to the front, which is eye-catching.
Each specimen wall represents an ecology, namely: grassland, forest (rainforest), wetland and desert ecosystems, displaying thousands of plant specimens with rich species.
Yao Bing and his companion came to the specimen wall of grassland ecology.
The specimens here all retain complete leaves, and some even have flowers and fruits.
Even if the plants lose water, they still maintain their original color and are fixed in the flat and transparent glass frame, forming an entire crystal clear 'crystal wall'.
The boundary lines between the specimens are covered with golden light, which sometimes flows in horizontal and vertical lines, making the entire wall look like a work of art.
When Yao Bing walked by, a row of lights automatically lit up on the specimen wall, like a lighthouse, making it easier for people to see.
She looked at the specimen in front of her and gently pushed it with her hand. The specimen flipped to the other side, revealing a brief introduction to the plant behind it.
Accompanied by eye-catching fonts, it has a strong sense of technology.
This design increases interactivity and fun, similar to a game of "guessing the name from the picture", which makes tourists linger.
"How about we compete to see who can guess the most plant names?"
"Okay, come on."
"I think this specimen is Achnatherum splendens."
"I guess... I can't guess it, turn it over and see."
"Sphingidae! I guessed right."
"Next one, sheep grass, that's right. The next one, um, I don't think I recognize it. Let's turn it over and take a look."
"Wolfsbane is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Wolfsbane in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is named Wolfsbane because it is said that birds and beasts will die immediately after accidentally eating it. It is also a kind of gut-breaking grass."
"Heartbroken Grass? It looks pretty nice, but I didn't expect it to be so scary."
Yao Bing also wanted to compete with Tan Shuangshuang, but found that he did not recognize many plant specimens in the grassland system.
It seems that we still know too little about plants.
When we arrived at the forest (rainforest) ecological specimen area, the seeds of the Dipterocarpaceae plants attracted the attention of many tourists.
A row of fruits with 'wings', the sepals are large and small, with a pair of wings, two pairs of wings or more leaves wrapping the seeds, which is very special.
In addition, the fruits of the false sterculia are as bright as red lips, the orchid seeds are as small as dust, the fruits of the traveler's banana are shaped like bananas, and the seeds of the evergreen oil vine are like a long bunch of beans... All kinds of strange specimen shapes opened the eyes of Yao Bing and others.
The most amazing thing is the butterfly specimen located in the center of the exhibition hall.
There are more than 800 butterflies resting in the original ecological environment projected on the wall. They are of different sizes and colors, some are brightly colored while others are camouflaged, some have shining wings while others have simple looks, some have complex patterns while others have simple patterns. Each one is lifelike, as if it is about to flap its wings and take off in the next moment.
The sound of insects chirping and flowing water came from the headphones, and Yao Bing felt as if he had accidentally entered the colorful Butterfly Valley. There were flying butterflies in all directions and all over the mountains and fields. It was an extremely beautiful sight.
“Wow, it’s beautiful.”
"Fairies flying in the forest."
"It's really beautiful. I can't see such beautiful scenery even when I go to Province Y!"
"Yes! There is a wide variety of products here, and the background design is amazing."
"It's the first time I've seen so many beautiful butterflies. It's like a dream."
"Look at this big blue morpho butterfly. It's so beautiful! The color of its wings is actually changing!"
All the tourists around came closer to take a look. The scene was so realistic that it felt as if they were actually there. Different types of butterflies attracted people's attention and they began to discuss it enthusiastically.
Yao Bing and his companion walked along the butterfly specimen wall, admiring it and listening to the explanation.
"The one above and to your left is the dead leaf butterfly. When its wings are folded, the pattern on the outside looks like a dried leaf. It is very good at camouflage."
"The one in the lower center is the Green-banded Swallowtail, also known as the 'Green Queen of the Forest'. Its wings are a darker emerald green with a metallic sheen, and it is a favorite species among butterfly collectors."
Opposite the butterfly specimen wall is the central screening room.
It is open to the public, and the screen plays popular science images about the ecosystem.
Vast grasslands, towering mountains, lush forests, wetlands with swaying reeds, arid deserts... As the camera switches, endless greenery appears before your eyes, with mountains, rivers, lush aquatic plants, and plants and flowers everywhere, together creating a harmonious ecology.
Yao Bing stood there and watched for a long time unconsciously, and even his mood became more open.
Hua Jian Ji's films never disappoint.
Before they knew it, they had been touring for an hour, and Yao Bing and his companion went to the penultimate exhibition hall - the combination and immersion specimen area.
As the name suggests, dipped specimens are soaked in a chemical solution to preserve the entire plant or maintain its original color and state.
Once inside, you will see three spherical rotating stands about 2 meters high located in the middle. There are 6 layers in total, and bottles of fresh and beautiful immersed specimens are placed on the shelves.
Compared with the previous exhibition halls, this one is more interesting to watch.
The plants were soaked in transparent liquid. They stood upright and intact with bright colors. They looked no different from being alive. It was hard to imagine that they were dead.
Yao Bing saw the dipped specimen of lavender at a glance.
The whole plant is placed in a round transparent bottle, and the purple flower spikes float in the clear water, which is elegant and beautiful, and even has a clean and light flavor.
It looks really good.
It turns out that specimens can be made so beautiful.
Looking at the bottles of fresh green plants and bright and full flowers, Yao Bing felt an urge to try something new.
I even want to buy them.
Isn’t this method of preservation more vivid than everlasting flowers?
It is as if time has been frozen at the second before death, and life lasts forever.
Apparently she wasn't the only one who thought so.
"It's so natural. Is it really a specimen?"
"The introduction here says: Another way to prepare specimens."
"It looks like a plant grown hydroponically, full of life, with no signs of withering at all."
“It looks so good, I want to take a bottle back home!”
"Me too. This is the first time I know a specimen can be so beautiful."
Huajianji once again changed the public's perception through display and popular science.
Strictly speaking, algae belong to the protist kingdom, some of which belong to plants, and are collectively referred to as algae plants here.
Note ①: The introduction to lichens, etc. is extracted from the Internet.
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