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China DailyRare plant species adorning the grounds of the Asian Games Village have captured the imaginations of athletes and officials alike Visitors can catch glimpses of Hangzhou's rich biodiversity, featuring not only the well-known local Celtis julianae trees, but also several rare and extraordinary species. Within the confines of the village, residents can catch glimpses of Hangzhou's rich biodiversity, featuring not only the well-known local Celtis julianae trees, but also several rare and extraordinary species. "We have a philosophy, which is to preferentially use native tree species," explained Wang Xiaotian, the landscape project designer for the Hangzhou Asian Games Village. According to Wang, the landscaping team have collaborated with Hangzhou Botanical Garden to procure several rare plant species seldom found in such environments.
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