Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

A drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Villagers Harvesting Ottelia Acuminata Flowers - China

Newly harvested ottelia acuminata flowers are pictured at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Newly harvested ottelia acuminata flowers are pictured at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers harvest ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 5, 2024 shows villagers harvesting ottelia acuminata flowers at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

#CHINA-YUNNAN-ERYUAN-OTTELIA ACUMINATA-HARVEST (CN)

(240605) -- ERYUAN, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Newly harvested ottelia acuminata flowers are pictured at an ottelia acuminata planting base in Eryuan County of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province on June 5, 2024. Ottelia acuminata only lives in fresh water of high quality, and is viewed as an indicator species of the natural environment. Its flowers are taken as an important food ingredient for people of the Bai ethnic group in southwest China. (Photo by Luo Xincai/Xinhua)

Ottelia acuminata in full bloom in China's Chengjiang River

STORY: Ottelia acuminata in full bloom in China's Chengjiang River DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of ottelia acuminata STORYLINE: Ottelia acuminata, an aquatic species endemic to China, is in full bloom in Chengjiang River in Du'an Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. As an indicator species of the environment, ottelia acuminata exists in fresh water on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

CHINA-YUNNAN-KUNMING-OTTELIA ACUMINATA (CN)

(230321) -- KUNMING, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 21, 2023 shows a view of the blooming ottelia acuminata in Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Ottelia acuminata, as an indicator species of the environment, exists in fresh water. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo)

Xinhua Headlines: Decade-long conservation efforts boost biodiversity in China's Yunnan

Xinhua Headlines: Decade-long conservation efforts boost biodiversity in China's Yunnan

(220916) -- KUNMING, Sept. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 31, 2020 shows ottelia acuminata in Erhai Lake, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao)