Tiny flowers in the woods are always a little magic, but some of them have qualities that make one bit plus magic than others. Take Diphylleia grayi , for example, which also goes by the name a little more dramatic "flower skeleton." This may seem a bit morbid, but the flower itself is actually incredibly beautiful.
These small white flowers grow in Asia and parts of North America. They generally look pretty normal.
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When it starts raining, though, something interesting happens.
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The petals whites become transparent when they come into contact with water!
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You can then see their little petal "skeletons" inside!
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the flowers seem to disappear right in their environment, with the exception of their yellow pollen.
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As grows in wetlands, water and the processing does not affect the plant at all.
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When the rain stops and things dry, the petals are going back to their state opaque white.
Look at the flowers transform before your eyes.
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Let's take a moment to appreciate this small, magical flower.
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the skeleton flower, which is much more benign and prettier than its name might suggest, is most often found in the flank forests lush mountains in regions colder Japan and China. It is a favorite flower among hikers and nature lovers. If you are ever in this particular region of the world and you find yourself on a hiking trip, make sure to keep an eye on & mdash; if it rained, however, you might have trouble finding them!
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