See 3 extremely rare snow flowers that are under national protection in China

Chionanthus retusus , scientifically known as Chionanthus retusus, is a genus of plants in the olive family (Oleaceae), genus Chionanthus ('chion' means snow, 'anthus' is flower).

The characteristics of the luffa are wide foliage, large bushes with many stems, and snow-white flowers blooming in clusters in the spring. Under ideal conditions, the luffa tree can grow from 9 to 12 meters tall.

Originating from Northeast Asian countries such as Korea, China and Japan, this plant gives off a gentle, extremely pleasant fragrance when it blooms. 

In Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China, there is a famous 800-year-old salvia tree. According to recorded documents, this tree was planted during the Song Dynasty, witnessing the Mongol invasion of China and the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty.

Meanwhile, in the capital of Fuzhou, Fujian province, southeast China, only three Luso flowers can be found. That is why this flower is nationally protected in the "country of a billion people".

However, if you want to see the elegant beauty of the flowers in spring, you can go to the area along the railway in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Currently, the flowers found in Europe and America are also grown from seeds in Korea.