Cherry blossoms, in China and in the US, are a favorite flower for marking spring. Here’s a photo of a flowering cherry I took at the Missouri Botanical Garden a few years ago:
And, here’s a photo I took of the Cherry Tree Arches at the Lantern Festival last month:
Last week, I posted photos of peonies in the Lantern Festival. I have more glowing flowers to share next week! The Lantern Festival continues at the Missouri Botanical Garden through August 23, open nightly and with extended hours some nights.
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