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When does the rape blossom in Wuyuan?

The flowering period of rape in Wuyuan is from late February to mid-April.

Wuyuan rape flower is one of the famous tourist attractions in Wuyuan County, Jiangxi Province, and it is also one of the most distinctive natural landscapes in the local spring. Generally speaking, the flowering period of rape in Wuyuan is between late February and mid-April every year.

During this period, the local temperature is gradually rising and the climate is getting warmer, which is also the best period for rape flower growth. Every spring, the rape blossoms in Wuyuan are in full bloom, forming countless yellow sea of flowers. The scenery is spectacular, attracting a large number of tourists to watch and take pictures.

It is worth noting that the specific situation of the opening time of rape flowers is also affected by the climate change and seasonal change of that year. If the temperature is too high or too low, the flowering time may be advanced or delayed. Therefore, if you plan to go to Wuyuan to see rape blossoms, please know the local climate and the opening hours of rape blossoms in advance, so as to better arrange your travel plans.

Morphological characteristics of rape flowers

Herbs biennial, 30-90 cm tall; Stems stout, erect, branched or unbranched, hairless or nearly hairless, slightly frosty. Basal leaves are pinnately cleft, with large heads, round or oval top lobes, irregular curved teeth at the edges, and elliptical side lobes 1 to several pairs; The petiole is wide, 2-6 cm long, and the stem is supported at the base.

The lower stem leaves are pinnately cleft, 6- 10 cm long, elongated at the base, tightly fastened with bristles and cilia on both sides; The upper stem leaves are oblong-obovate, oblong or oblong-lanceolate, 2.5-8 (- 15) cm long and 0.5-4 (-5) cm wide. The base is heart-shaped, and the stem embraces the stem, with spikes hanging on both sides and wavy teeth all over.