joeng4 zi2 ging1洋紫荊洋紫荆
Jyutpingjoeng4 zi2 ging1
Yaleyèuhng jí gīng
Definition
Hong Kong orchid tree (Bauhinia × blakeana); the official floral emblem of Hong Kong, featuring purple-red flowers with five petals.
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How it's used
Representing the official emblem of Hong Kong, this flower appears on the flag and coins. It is a sterile hybrid, meaning it cannot produce seeds and must be propagated through cuttings or grafting. Because it is a hybrid, it is technically referred to by its scientific name, Bauhinia × blakeana, to distinguish it from other similar species.
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The Hong Kong orchid is the city flower of Hong Kong.
Have you ever seen the Hong Kong orchid in bloom?
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Hong Kong orchid flower
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