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The Yuanjiang River basin in southwest China's Yunnan Province is the cradle of China's wild aloe. At Pupiao Village, wild aloe can be found abundantly in the valley. Such wild aloe colonies are rarely seen in the country. It is also the nation's largest habitat for the species. The plant was recorded in many books in ancient times for its medicinal properties. Check out the video to learn more.
About 'Journeys in Nature: Southern Yunling Mountains Series'
Cangshan Mountain and the Yuanjiang River Valley in southwest China's Yunnan Province boast rich biodiversity and distinct flora and fauna. From the tree species that emerged about 60 million years ago high on the precipices to the spurge family in the dry-hot river valley savanna, you can meet diverse wildlife in amazing southern Yunling Mountains.
For more:
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 1: Delavay's firs
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 2: Can the 'winged' fruits date?
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 3: Giant freshwater snail
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 4: Rare fish in Erhai Lake
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 5: The sunflowers in the water
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 6: Savanna in China
Southern Yunling Mountains Series Ep. 7: 'Hegemon-King's horse-whip'
(Cover image a video screenshot; video by CGTN Nature film crew)
(If you have specific expertise and want to contribute, or if you have a topic of interest that you'd like to share with us, please email us at nature@cgtn.com.)