Madonna Lily - the flower of April
Nguyen Anh Tuan -
(VOVworld) - Thought to be a native of the semi-deserts between Turkey and Afghanistan, Madonna Lily spread to Carthage and Greece with the Phoenicians, to England with the Romans and from there to Central Europe, then Asia. In April, Madonna lily flowers can be found everywhere along Hanoi streets, inspiring the passers-by with its green color and soft fragrance. VOV5 follows photographer Nguyen Anh Tuan to the streets to capture the beautiful images of Madonna lilies in Hanoi.
The image of Madonna Lilly has become popular in Hanoi as summer arrives |
Flower vendors offer an abundance of Madonna Lily in April
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Madonna Lily (Lilium candidum) produces pure white trumpet-shaped flowers with a delightful fragrance
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The flowers are 7-8 cm in size and appear in great abundance in May |
The Madonna Lily needs to be planted in the Autumn and will typically start to emerge in late spring and bears fragrant flowers in summer.
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Madonna Lilies in Hanoi sunset
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Nguyen Anh Tuan