Shrubs and Herbs
大青
Mayflower Glorybower
Clerodendrum cyrtophyllum

Mayflower Glorybower is a native shrub. From June to February, it produces greenish-white flowers with a citrus fragrance. The elongated filaments and style protrude from the corolla. It an excellent nectar source for butterflies. When ripening, its small fruits turn from green to bluish-purple, each backed by persistent red calyces, creating a visually striking display. The butterfly Fluffy Tit, which has recently established local populations, relies on Clerodendrum species as larval food plant. If you are interested in observing the Fluffy Tit, you can try to spot them in the Butterfly Garden of the park!