Not as resplendent as peach blossom, flamboyant, or chrysanthemum, milk flower has a plain beauty and its attraction lies in its ardent sweet fragrance (Photo: Vietnam+)
On windless nights, the ardent fragrance makes the autumn atmosphere more romantic and poetic (Photo: Vietnam+)
The streets, where milk flower abound such as Quang Trung, Nguyen Du, Quan Thanh, Thuy Khue, and Thanh Nien, are carpeted with tiny white flowers (Photo: Vietnam+)
For people who are living far away from Hanoi, milk flower perfume can make them reminisce about Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milk flower has been an endless inspiration for poets, song writers, and artists to compose ever-green works about Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
With pristine color along with aroma and unforgettable fragrance, this kind of flower reminds each Vietnamese citizen of memories about an ancient picture of Hanoi streets in the earlier years, the street cries at night, the old folk games and a lot of traditional values (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milk flower trees line the streets, perfuming the night air and creating an area of romance for young couples out on a date (Photo: Vietnam+)
Hanoians say when the milk flowers bloom, it’s the best time to visit the capital city (Photo: Vietnam+)
Milk flower is also an invaluable medicine to treat many diseases in traditional Chinese medicine (Photo: Vietnam+)
Despite the busy atmosphere every day, the fragrant flowers contribute to a relaxing atmosphere in Hanoi (Photo: Vietnam+)
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