Nghe An forests dyed red with the leaves of the cassia tree
(Baonghean.vn) - Spring, the season when the cassia tree changes its clothes, along the roads and in the forests of the mountainous districts of Tuong Duong, Ky Son, Quy Hop... the cassia leaves are dyed red.
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In mountainous districts, there is a large density of cassia trees such as: Tuong Duong, Ky Son, Quy Hop... When spring comes, it is also the season for cassia trees to change leaves. The green cassia leaves gradually turn yellow, red and fall down, creating a very special scene. |
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There are some areas where the density of the cajuput trees is so high that the entire forest is dyed a brilliant red and yellow, such as Tam Dinh, Yen Tinh (Tuong Duong), Luu Kien (Ky Son)... Many people compare spring here to maple forests in temperate countries. |
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Each season, the single-leafed cassia tree brings its own beauty. Spring is considered the most beautiful season of this tree. In many areas, the single-leafed cassia tree grows on both sides of the road, making that stretch of road more beautiful. |
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Lagerstroemia tomentosa belongs to the Lagerstroemia family (scientific name is Lagerstroemia tomentosa), has a tree trunk 30-40 m high, equivalent to 40-80 cm in diameter. The bark is light yellow, the branches are slender, have soft hairs, the leaves are lanceolate, gradually tapering, 7-14 cm long, 20-50 mm wide. Currently, there are no specific data to count the area of Lagerstroemia tomentosa in the mountainous districts of Western Nghe An. |
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The red and yellow color of the cajuput trees next to the stilt houses of the Thai people creates a charming beauty in Dinh Thang village, Tam Dinh commune, Tuong Duong district. |
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In addition to growing into large and small forests, the cajuput tree also grows scattered, creating another highlight in the colorful picture of Nghe An's mountains. |
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Spring is also the season of blooming do mai flowers. On the roads of the Western region of Nghe An, the red and yellow leaves of the cassia tree blend with the purple color of do mai flowers, making visitors flutter every time they pass by. |
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In recent years, the area of this species of cassia has been expanded due to the forest ban policy of the Vietnamese Government. In addition to the Tuong Duong cassia forest in Tam Dinh commune, in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong, there are many other equally attractive cassia forests, such as the cassia forests in Yen Tinh commune, Yen Na commune... |
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The color of the cajuput trees along with the terraced fields in the flooding season create a unique scene in the mountainous villages of Nghe An. |
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The Tuong Duong cajuput forest in Tam Dinh commune, Tuong Duong district is considered by many to be the most beautiful cajuput forest in Indochina. This is an ideal destination for tourists from near and far. Some people even compare the Tuong Duong cajuput forest to a giant air conditioner. |
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The lonely banyan tree reflecting on the clear blue water of Lam River is an inspiration for explorers, professional and amateur photographers. |