Nghe An: Udumbara flowers discovered blooming on rice leaves.

(Baonghean.vn) - While inspecting for pests and diseases in the fields, Ms. Thai Thi Hai, a plant protection officer in Nghia Dung commune (Tan Ky district), accidentally discovered a strange flower that closely resembled the Udumbara flower.

A close-up of the flower believed to be the Udumbara flower. Photo: Lam Giang

Observations reveal that this unusual flower blooms on rice leaf sheaths; it is pure white, about 6cm long, and the tiny bell-shaped flowers are arranged in a straight line.

According to legend, the blooming of the Udumbara flower is a rare event that occurs only once every 3,000 years.

However, according to scientists, this is a type of fungus belonging to the lower order of organisms; its body does not yet have tissue structure. Even more remarkably, since it grows on rice stalks and leaves, it has a very short lifespan. It's possible that under favorable weather conditions, the Udumbara flower bloomed naturally.

Lam Giang

(Tan Ky Plant Protection and Quarantine Station)