Vietnam has a flower that 'steps out of a legend' that can change color 3 times a day, when withering is the most unexpected time.

From morning to noon, afternoon and evening, flowers change color clearly, visible to the naked eye.

Thoughts only exist in legends, mythical movies, but actually there are creatures capable of changing colors in real life, the Furong flower is a typical plant species. Hoa Phu Dung is also known by many other names such as: Dew Christmas Flower, Tuu Phu Dung , Diep Phu Dung , Moc Lien .

Furong Flower - a flower that can change color during the day

Ranked among the world's most magical creatures, the Furong flower can change color within a day, with 3 distinct shades of color corresponding to 3 times: morning - afternoon - dark.

In the morning, the Phu Dung flower is white

By early afternoon, the flower had turned a beautiful pastel pink

In the evening, the flowers are purple-pink or crimson (depending on the flower).

The next morning, the flowers withered, but brought the darkest color, although withered but still brilliant

A photo that summarizes the color change cycle of the Furong flower. (Photo: hoala.vn)

The reason Furong flowers can change color so quickly is thanks to the anthocyanins contained in the petals. Oxidation will cause this substance to change and change the color of the petals.

The scientific name of the flower is Hibiscus mutabilis L, belonging to the Cam Quy family. The name 'Phu Dung' was born from the legend of the fairy of the same name. Later, they bring the meaning of difficulties and difficulties. Hoa Phu Dung is like a girl with a bad fate, blooming in the morning, blooming at noon, fading at night.

In addition to their color-shifting properties, they are also known for their fragile, feminine beauty. Each flower can grow up to 15cm wide, the petals are as thin as paper, and the natural drooping creates a charming feature for the Phu Dung flower.

In addition to Vietnam, Phu Dung flowers can be found in many places in India, China, Philippines, Japan, USA. They can grow wild on their own without needing to be fertilized. After the flower fades, the Furong can produce spherical, hairy fruit over a pale yellow shell. Their fruit does not have much nutritional value.