In photos: Rustic beauty of caper flowers on the Kien Giang riverbank
In March, the Kien Giang river in Le Thuy district, Quang Binh province flows peacefully through the rural village embellishing with the rustic beauty of crateva religiosa flowers (hoa bún).
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| After visiting the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap in An Xa village, visitors can enjoy the colorful old tree in full bloom on the other side of the riverbank in Tuy Loc village. Photo: VOV |
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| Crateva religiosa is the scientific name of Cây Bún - originated from Japan, Australia, and widely distributed in Asian countries. When you first hear the name, you may think of a kind of herbaceous plant. However, Cây Bún is a tree with woody and solid stems. Photo: VOV |
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| Hoa Bún is not a strange kind of flower to anyone living in Tuy Loc village, Loc Thuy commune, Le Thuy district. Many people are attracted by its rustic beauty, coming to take pictures in the blooming season in March. Photo: VOV |
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| Caper trees in full blooms are the highlights of the village, drawing visitors’ attention. Photo: VOV |
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| The flowers bloom for only about a month, evoking memories of former student life among local inhabitants. Photo: VOV |
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| Many young people and photographers come there and take pictures of the flowers. Photo: VOV |
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| Cây Bún is also known as other Vietnamese names, including Bạch Hoa or Màn Màn. Photo: VOV |
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| The large blossom comes out almost at once brightening a village corner. Photo: VOV |
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| Photo: VOV |
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| Cây Bún is a medium kind of wood tree which can grow up to about 15-20 meter high with cylindrical trunks; Their branches are often curved and very supple. Hoa Bún has 2 colors that are white and yellow. Each flower gives more leaves a reddish-purple color. The flowers bloom in March. Photo: VOV |
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