Lingnan: Beauty Beyond Borders | As Guangzhou’s city flower, the kapok tree transcends its symbolic status as a 'Hero Tree,' serving as a vital ecological pillar. With highly developed nectar glands, it producesabundant nectar daily, formingideal energy hubs for small and medium-sized birds. In recent years, journalists have observed a growing diversity of bird species in Guangzhou, reflecting the continuous improvement of the city's ecosystem.

作为广州市花，木棉不仅承载着“英雄树”的精神象征，更在城市生态系统中扮演重要角色。木棉花蜜腺发达，每天能分泌大量的花蜜，恰是中小型鸟类理想的能量补给站。记者近年来观测到，广州的鸟类种类不断增加，印证着城市生态的持续改善。

翻译：蔡燕娣

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉