The lagerstroemia tomentosa tree commonly known as crape myrtle or crepe myrtle with their vibrant white and purple flowers along the border belt road of western Nghe An province has created breathtaking landscapes.
The lagerstroemia tomentosa tree commonly known as crape myrtle or crepe myrtle with their vibrant white and purple flowers along the border belt road of western Nghe An province has created breathtaking landscapes.
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Different from century-old trees in Tam Dinh commune, Tuong Duong district, the crape myrtle trees stand alone on the Vietnam-Lao border. |
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| The slender trunks rise up to get more sunlight and fresh air. |
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| Purple crape myrtle belongs to the lagerstroemia family with thinner petals than others. |
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| The colour of its petals will change from purple to white before defoliation. |
(Source: VOV)
