Vibrant jacaranda flowers in full bloom across Da Lat
VOV.VN - In the early days of spring, Da Lat city in the central highlands of Lam Dong province has seen many visitors come to witness the vibrant purple colours of the jacaranda flowers, scientifically known as Jacaranda mimosifolia, during their bloom period.
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| The jacaranda flowers can usually be seen in bloom throughout March and April each year |
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| The flower originates in South America, with the first jacaranda tree in Da Lat being planted by an engineer named Luong Van Sau |
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| In 1962, Mr Sau brought jacaranda seeds from France to Da Lat in order to cultivate saplings on a trial basis. Over time, others successfully replicated and planted these flowers throughout the streets of Da Lat |
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| A typical jacaranda tree has a height of between 10 and 15 metres |
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| Jacaranda trees have become a characteristic of the streets of Da Lat and can be seen on Tran Phu, Hai Ba Trung, and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai |
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| Tourist attractions such as Da Lat market, Truc Lam Zen monastery, and the Valley of Love are decorated with the vibrant purple colour of jacaranda flowers |
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| The scene at Xuan Huong lake where jacaranda flowers overlook the water |
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| On Tran Phu street where the purple colour is a regular sight for passing motorists |
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| The view of a school on the outskirts of Da Lat city, in Don Duong town. |
