What is the reason the Dysosma flower turns transparent?

Dysosma, also known as Hanbajiao and Jinkuilian, usually grows in shady, damp broadleaf forests at altitudes of 1000-2500 m, and is one of the common Chinese herbal medicines used among the people. Legend has it that this flower's petals turn transparent under certain conditions. Is this a rumor or is it true? If it is true, then how can it be made transparent? Today Qinnong Wang will introduce everyone to this magical flower.

I. Does the Dysosma flower turn transparent?

First of all, it should be explained to everyone that this flower really does turn transparent under certain specific conditions. The flower is usually white, small and elegant, but after being caught in the rain or sprinkled with water it turns transparent, which is very magical, and the veins of its petals are clearly visible, so it is also called the “skeleton flower” or “crystal flower.”

II. Why does the Dysosma flower turn transparent

The reason the Dysosma flower turns transparent is that after the petals encounter water, the water easily enters the intercellular spaces within the petals, and the refractive index of the water is close to that of the cell sap; because reflection is eliminated and transmission is increased, the petals appear transparent. This is actually a very simple physical phenomenon, not the chemical phenomenon described on some websites. After the water on the petals disappears, the petals gradually change from transparent back to white.

III. Can the Dysosma flower be grown at home?

The Dysosma flower is actually not recommended for home growing. If you want to grow it at home, you can first choose a somewhat larger flowerpot and fertile soil. Because the Dysosma flower is not tolerant of drought, the soil needs to remain moist for a long time. In addition, light and temperature also require special attention. The Dysosma flower does not need direct sunlight, so try to place it in a spot with half shade and half sun. As for temperature, if you are in the south there is no need to worry too much; in the north, it must be moved indoors in winter. The best growing environment for the Dysosma flower is still to choose a damp, shady patch of open ground for planting, so that the plants grown will look more robust.

IV. Other plants whose petals turn transparent

Besides the Dysosma flower, are there other plants that become transparent? Of course there are, such as Anemone rivularis, Adenophora triphylla var. japonica, and so on. After these plants are soaked by rain or sprinkled with water, their petals also turn transparent.

The above is what Qinnong Wang has brought to everyone about whether the Dysosma flower can turn transparent, and the reason its petals become transparent. We hope that after learning about this flower, everyone can come to like it.