Bougainvillea flowers are blooming brightly in the hot weather on Highway 1A

April 16, 2024 | 15:44

TPO - Along National Highway 1A, the section passing through District 12 towards Thu Duc City (HCMC) these days, bougainvillea flowers are blooming brightly in the intense heat.

Along Highway 1A, through District 12, Hoc Mon and Thu Duc City (HCMC), bougainvillea is planted in large numbers on the median strip. These days, when the weather is extremely hot, bougainvillea flowers are blooming brilliantly.

Bougainvillea row through District 12.

Bougainvillea is also known as kite flower ( scientific name is Bougainvillea spectabilis, English name is Bougainvillea, Paper Flower), this flower belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family.

The name of this flower is based on its physical characteristics, with petals as fragile as sheets of paper.

Bougainvillea has a simple beauty, often blooming in hot weather.

When the bougainvillea blooms, the hot summer comes.

According to many studies, bougainvillea originated from Brazil (South America) and was later introduced to other countries, especially countries with tropical climates (the plant is adaptable), and many other varieties were crossbred (Thai bougainvillea, American bougainvillea,...).

Vietnam is also located in the tropical climate zone so it is very easy to grow and is grown in many places across the country for decoration, shade (to make trellis for climbing plants),...

Bougainvillea row across from Tre radio station.

The bougainvillea row in front of Quang Trung Software Park is full of color and neatly tended.

Bougainvillea is easy to bend and adaptable, can withstand harsh conditions so it is often planted in many urban areas and on median strips and sidewalks.

Pham Nguyen

Source: https://tienphong.vn/hoa-giay-ruc-ro-giua-tiet-troi-nang-gat-tren-quoc-lo-1a-post1629171.tpo