The rare tree-like Sinodojaki is currently in bloom at Sochi's Dendrarium. Native to eastern China, specifically near Nanjing, this plant is endangered, making its display in Russia particularly special.
The Dendrarium in Sochi is home to Russia's sole Sinodojaki specimen, located near the Skazka fountain. The Dendrarium itself boasts a collection of around 1,700 plant species from across the globe, established in 1892.
In related botanical news, the Botanical Garden-Institute of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported the blooming of red-listed Violet Daphne flowers in their collection site in Priamurye earlier this May. These winter-flowering shrubs add color and fragrance to gardens and are known for their resilience.