Move over, Stranger Things – scientists in China just discovered a real-life wonder straight out of a fantasy novel! A new goblet-shaped plant species, named Thismia jinzun after a golden chalice described in ancient Tang Dynasty poetry, has been found thriving in Hainan's lush rainforests.
Researchers say the discovery is like finding a 'biological Emerald City' in the Jianfengling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. With its striking golden-rimmed 'cup' and translucent stem, this rare plant only grows in environments as pristine as a K-pop group's skincare routine .
'It’s nature’s champagne flute!' explains researcher Xu Han. The plant belongs to the ultra-picky Thismia genus, which requires perfect humidity, soil, and forest conditions – making Hainan’s protected rainforests the ultimate plant paradise .
This discovery isn’t just cool – it’s proof that China’s conservation efforts are leveling up like a video game character . 'Finding Thismia jinzun shows our rainforests are becoming richer green treasure chests,' says study author Yang Haijun.
With only 107 known Thismia species worldwide, this glowing golden addition (literally – some relatives glow in the dark! ) gives eco-warriors and Botanist TikTokers new reasons to celebrate .
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A new goblet-shaped plant species, named Thismia jinzun after a golden chalice described in ancient Tang Dynasty poetry, has been found thriving in Hainan's lush rainforests.
in the Jianfengling area of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park. With its striking golden-rimmed 'cup' and translucent stem, this rare plant only grows in environments as pristine as a K-pop group's skincare routine 
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explains researcher Xu Han. The plant belongs to the ultra-picky Thismia genus, which requires perfect humidity, soil, and forest conditions – making Hainan’s protected rainforests the ultimate plant paradise 
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. 'Finding Thismia jinzun shows our rainforests are becoming richer green treasure chests,' says study author Yang Haijun.
) gives eco-warriors and Botanist TikTokers new reasons to celebrate 
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