‘The Mysterious Magical Plant Encyclopedia’ National Sejong Arboretum, Winter Special Exhibition

The Korea National Arboretum announced on the 11th that it will hold a special winter exhibition titled "The Mysterious Magical Plant Encyclopedia" at the National Sejong Arboretum from this month until March 31 of next year.

The special exhibition will be held in the Four Seasons Exhibition Greenhouse (Special Exhibition Greenhouse) within the Sejong Arboretum. Here, plant models known as magical plants such as Mandrake, Belladonna, Saripul, and Aconite will be displayed.

Additionally, in the medieval monk’s garden and the greenhouse courtyard, visitors can experience herbs with powerful healing effects and unique fragrances, and at the magical plant bookshelf, they can view books introducing beautiful plants from around the world.

The Sejong Arboretum has also installed various objects throughout the greenhouse along with a winter flower exhibition featuring poinsettias, which are associated with Christmas, to create a festive year-end atmosphere.

Shin Chang-ho, director of the Sejong Arboretum, said, “We planned this special exhibition to widely promote the importance and value of biodiversity to visitors,” and added, “We hope that this special exhibition will increase the public’s interest in plants.”