Chen Fenghuai

Chen Feng Huai (Chinese: 陈封怀, 16 May 1900–13 April 1993), also spelled Chen Feng Hwai, was a Chinese botanist known primarily for his contributions to the construction and administration of botanical gardens in China.

He was the great grandson of Chen Baozhen, governor of Hunan.

After he returned to China, he held a position at Nanchang University.

He contributed greatly to the construction of botanical gardens in China.

Chen died in 1993 and was buried at Lushan Botanical Garden in his beloved place, both of his career and of his family residence, along with two colleagues and fellow founders of the botanical garden, Hu Xiansu and Ren-Chang Ching.

Tombs of the Three Elders
Chen Fenghuai
Tombs of Chen Fenghuai, Hu Xiansu , and Ren-Chang Ching at Lushan Botanical Garden