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Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

Nowadays, it is the best viewing period of Luan trees, and recently many netizens have left messages in the background to consult Luan Rongjun about this red on the Luan tree, whether it is a flower or a fruit. In fact, Lu Rongjun has already given you science popularization in the previous tweet (poke → Shencheng Luan tree into the flowering period (with beautiful video)), today let's review it again.

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

Luan tree

Luan tree is a plant of the genus Luan in the family Apocynaceae, deciduous trees, trees more than 20 meters high, the canopy is nearly spherical. It is widely used in Shanghai, because the trees are tall and tall, and the flowers are golden and the fruits are red, and they are mainly used as street trees in urban road greening.

The flowers of the luan tree

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

The flowers of luan tree are yellow, flowering from September to October, and the conical inflorescence is apex, with red spots at the base of the petals.

The fruit of the luan tree

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

The fruit period of luan trees is generally from September to October, the capsule is hollow, and three triangular peels are wrapped together, resembling a conical lantern, and when ripe, it is often called "lantern fruit".

As early as the "Classic of Mountains and Seas", it is recorded that since the pre-Qin period, Luan trees have been planted in China, and they are often planted in the courtyard. Luan trees bloom and bear fruit around the Mid-Autumn Festival, the bright moon is bright, the fruit is red, like a lantern, and it is deeply loved by people. Nowadays, it is the fruiting period of Luan trees, and lu rongjunyun enjoys a wave of "autumn red" in Shencheng.

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Changping Road)

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Lanzhou Road)

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Concentric Road)

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Water Circuit)

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Keyuan Road)

Is this "red" on the head of the Luan tree a flower or a fruit?

(Handan Road)

Green Rongjun Shattered Thoughts:

Every day, participate in the "Plant a tree, hold up a piece of green" 100-day tree planting lottery has begun! The event not only has a wealth of prizes, but also has the opportunity to adopt a tree next year

Material source: Municipal Greening Management Guidance Station

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