Bunches of dream birdwoods begin to bloom at South China Botanical Garden (SCBG) in Guangzhou. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]

Dream birdwoods are famous for their sparrow-like appearance. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]

A rare species, dream birdwoods are classified under national second-level protection. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]

Dangling from branches, the unique flowers brighten up SCBG. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]

Dream birdwoods prove popular among visitors to the park for their sparrow-like appearance and sweet fragrance. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]

SCBG is one of the largest public gardens in China, with a nursery exhibition zone, a research and residential zone, as well as the Dinghushan National Nature Reserve. [Photo by Li Hanhui/Xinhua]