Stunning bombax ceiba flowers of Son La prove to be a hit among visitors
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(VOVWORLD) - With bombax ceiba flowers beginning to bloom on the roadsides and mountainous slopes around Quynh Nhai district in the northern province of Son La, a sense of romance can be felt across the region.
 Around this time of year bombax ceiba flowers can be seen blooming on roads throughout the northwestern region. |
 In Quynh Nhai district, guests can enjoy seeing flowers in full bloom on the mountainous slopes and the roads that lead to various communes and villages |
 The distinct red colour of the flower mixes well with the blue colour of the water in Son La lake, serving to create an enchanting scene. |
 Each year bombax ceiba flowers in Quynh Nhai start their bloom period around mid-February. |
 Trees on the roadsides can be seen with straight trunks, with some growing to over 15 metres in height |
 The red colour of bombax ceiba flowers and the pure white of the apricot and plum flowers helps to brighten up the homes of Thai ethnic minority people |
 The flowers are a rich source of inspiration for many artists and photographers that visit the region. |
 Each flower contains five large single petals |
 A tree branch is able to produce roughly a dozen flowers. |
 The vibrant red colour and large petals is an impressive sight for visitors. |
 Plenty of flower buds can be seen waiting to bloom. |
 Many of the area’s flowers take up to three weeks to bloom |
 The flowers are often used by ethnic Thai women when they produce cushions and gifts for their husband's family |
 The bark, roots, and leaves of the flowers can also be used to treat a variety of diseases |
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