Skeleton Flower: the flower that becomes transparent when it rains

A white flower that becomes transparent in contact with water. A special flower that transforms itself when it rains. In the rain, the petals of this flower seem to turn into sparkling crystals.

Because of this peculiarity it is called Skeleton Flower, that is "skeleton flower", but its scientific name is Diphylleia grayi . It grows in humid areas, among the forests of the mountains in the coldest regions of Japan and China. It can be recognized by the large umbrella-shaped leaves and small clusters of pearly white flowers.

The plant is a perennial, but the flowers only bloom from mid-spring to early summer, in shady conditions. As soon as the petals of these flowers come into contact with water , they begin to lose their white pigmentation and gradually become completely transparent.

Water does not decompose them. Once dry these flowers turn white again. Fortunately, to witness the fantastic phenomenon that makes these white flowers transparent, you don't need to leave for China or Japan. In fact, a time lapse video shows us the "magic" in a few moments. Thus Nature amazes us and leaves us speechless once again with its wonders.

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