In late spring, the yellow jasmine flowers bloom profusely by the Ta Ma stream.

Yellow flowers bloom by the Ta Ma stream in Binh Dinh province - Photo: PHAM VAN THE

In early March, the small-leaved golden shower trees began to bloom. The flowers were scattered and not evenly distributed, but because it coincided with the period after Tet (Lunar New Year) and the hot weather in Binh Dinh, there were quite a lot of tourists visiting.

According to locals, around April, the golden shower trees will bloom profusely, forming an endless carpet of orange-yellow flowers.

Ta Ma Stream is located in Vinh Hiep village, Vinh Thanh district, Binh Dinh province. This stream originates from an old-growth forest, with abundant, clear, and cool water. What's unusual about this stream is the abundance of small-leaved golden shower trees lining both banks. They grow almost in a pure stand, and when they bloom simultaneously, they create a rare and spectacular sight.

The golden shower tree has many small, densely packed leaves, their yellow foliage completely covering the leaves. The entire tree resembles a vibrant painting. Adding to this is the clear, cool stream, a stark contrast to the hot and humid weather of this season in Binh Dinh. Many visitors come here with swimsuits ready to immerse themselves in the stream.

Locals here often call these yellow flowering plants "Ixora," because from a distance they look quite similar. Ixora belongs to the genus Ixora, which consists only of small shrubs, at most 5-6 meters tall. The Ixora genus belongs to the Coffee family (Rubiaceae) and has simple, opposite leaves.

These yellow-flowered trees in Ta Ma are actually medium-sized trees with compound leaves and abundant flowers. Their scientific name is Saraca indica. They are commonly known as small-leaved asoka trees, and their English name is Asoka Tree of India.

The yellow jasmine flowers here are a medium-sized woody plant with small leaves and abundant blooms - Photo: PHAM VAN THE

The small-leaved golden shower tree usually grows along streams and requires plenty of water to survive. Its trunk is often gnarled, so it is rarely cut down. Typically, they grow scattered along streams in the forests of Central Vietnam. However, strangely, they grow in abundance along the Ta Ma stream.

The golden shower trees, with their vibrant yellow blossoms in late spring and early summer, always attract a large number of tourists . Because of this, local people also set up makeshift shelters for rent and sell food. Clearly, preserving these trees is closely linked to the livelihoods of the local people. This is a practical form of nature conservation to protect Vietnam's vast forests and preserve its majestic natural beauty!

The cool stream, amidst the sweltering heat, attracts many tourists seeking relief from the heat - Photo: PHAM VAN THE

Tourists come to the stream to take photos and check in - Photo: PHAM VAN THE

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