Stunningly beautiful 'sky' of cotton flowers in the countryside of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - March - many flowers are just now starting to show their colors and fragrance: grapefruit flowers, xoan flowers, mustard flowers... And there is a flower that lights up the fire, warming up the Spring sky that is still in the last cold spells - that is the kapok flower.
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| Unlike most other flowers that bloom all year round, we just need to sow seeds and take good care of them so that we can see them at any time. There are species that bloom exactly once a year like the kapok flower. In March, it is the time for the kapok tree to bloom, creating a flower season associated with the countryside scenery across the country. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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The kapok tree belongs to the Bombacacaea family, with another simple name of Moc Mien, commonly known as Po Lang in the Central Highlands. The origin of this tree is believed to be from India, imported and grown in many countries such as Indonesia, China, Taiwan and then when it came to Vietnam, it was grown in many villages associated with rice fields and rustic rural people. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The mature kapok tree is straight, about 15-20 m tall, and has a woody trunk with a rough, gray-brown outer layer. Younger branches are often covered with sharp thorns, which is also a natural way of protecting the kapok tree from animal attacks. The tree's canopy spreads out to create shade. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Winter comes, the time when the kapok tree sheds its leaves. The kapok tree stands tall and tall, reaching over the roof, silently enduring the cold. It is also the time when the kapok tree accumulates and waits to prepare for the flowering season. In March, the kapok tree blooms with bright red flowers that cover the entire sky. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Every March, the kapok tree blooms with its brilliant colors. Now the bare tree is no longer lonely, but has donned a new coat of passionate red. The red color of the flowers becomes even more prominent when set against the dark gray background of the tree trunk. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| When in season, the flowers are in full bloom, looking from afar like vibrant flames that highlight the peaceful countryside scene. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Although the life cycle of the kapok flower is extremely short, lasting only a few days, when it falls, the flower still retains its bright red color and does not fade or wither quickly like other flowers. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| This March, the cotton flowers light up the landscape throughout the countryside in Nghe An. Especially along both banks of the Lam River through Cam Son Commune (Anh Son) or Con Cuong, Do Luong, Nghia Dan... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
