Yen Tu yellow ochna - the colour of spring

The colour of many ancient yellow ochna plants in full bloom is brilliantly shinning at the sacred forest of Yen Tu. Nature-lovers cannot resist the lure of this exquisite scenery.

The colour of many ancient yellow ochna plants in full bloom is brilliantly shinning at the sacred forest of Yen Tu. Nature-lovers cannot resist the lure of this exquisite scenery.

Yen Tu yellow ochna, a rare variety of apricot blossom, is historically said to have been first planted by King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong on Yen Tu mountain.

Typically, this species of pentamerous flower blooms in bunches and gives off a gentle scent from its bright yellow petals. It is scientifically proved to be a valuable specimen which needs preserving and developing.

Standing on the land of Buddhists for hundreds of years, Yen Tu yellow ochna has long been a symbol of nobility and endurance.

The beauty of these flowers was depicted by King-Mong Tran Nhan Tong through some ancient poems such as Mai, Tao Mai 1, and Tao Mai 2.

Most Yen Tu yellow ochna trees grow around local pagodas like Hoa Yen, Mot Mai, Van Tieu, and Bao Sai. 20 ancinent trees are recognized as Vietnam heritage plants.

Yen Tu forest is now covered with the radiant golden colour of this precious species of flower.

Translated by Phuong Loan