Crape myrtles: Flowers don’t tell, they show

Giant crape-myrtle flowers, known as “Bang lang” in Vietnamese, are now blooming beautifully throughout Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province, bringing a sense of poetic beauty to the coastal land as summer is coming.

The striking purplish hues of giant crape-myrtle flowers add a touch of colour to the summer. (Photo: VNA)

Bang lang is a common flower found throughout South Asia, with giant crape-myrtle trees planted to make rural landscapes appear more beautiful and also to create shade. (Photo: VNA)

Each flower features six thin and light petals. (Photo: VNA)

A fresh morning starts with a torch of romantic purple colour. (Photo: VNA)

After fully blooming, the rich colours of giant crape-myrtle flowers begin to fade and finally fall off from their branches altogether. (Photo: VNA)

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