In the bustling city of Weifang, in east China's Shandong Province, something magical is blooming! 🌸 For the past 20 years, a determined vine known as the Chinese trumpet creeper, or lingxiao, has been scaling the side of a multi-story residential building. Now, it's reached an impressive five floors high! 🏢🌿
This summer, the vine is putting on a spectacular show, bursting with clusters of vibrant trumpet-shaped orange flowers that are impossible to miss. 🎺🍊 Locals and passers-by are stopping in their tracks to admire this natural wonder that seems straight out of a fairy tale. ✨
\"It's like our very own vertical garden!\" exclaimed one resident. \"Every year, it gets more beautiful.\" 😊🌷
The sight not only brightens up the neighborhood but also brings a touch of nature's perseverance to the urban landscape. It's a reminder that with time and patience, even the smallest seed can grow into something truly awe-inspiring. 🌱➡️🌳
So next time you're in Weifang, don't forget to look up—you might just catch a glimpse of this towering floral masterpiece! 👀🌺
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Trumpet creeper 'blares' up Weifang residential building in summer
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