Skeleton Flowers. Flowers That Turns Beautifully Transparent in the Rain

The Diphylleia grayi is an extraordinary flower with white petals that turn beautifully transparent upon contact with water. During light rain showers, the delicate blooms transform into blossoms as clear as glass, fitting its common moniker "skeleton flower."
The plant can be found growing on moist, wooded mountainsides in the colder regions of Japan and China come late spring. The Diphylleia grayi is recognizable by its large, distinctly umbrella-like leaves topped with small clusters of pearly white blossoms that undergo a magical transformation in the rain.

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Magnificent Trees

125+ Year Old Rhododendron “Tree” In Canada

This huge 125-year-oldold rhododendron is technically not a tree – most are considered to be shrubs. You can find out more about it here. (Image credits: reddit)

144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan

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At 1,990 square meters (about half an acre), this huge wisteria is the largest of its kind in Japan. Read more about it here. (Image credits: y-fu)

Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand

These trees on Slope Point, the southern tip of New Zealand, grow at an angle because they’re constantly buffeted by extreme antarctic winds. Find out more here. (Image credits: Seabird Nz)

Beautiful Japanese Maple In Portland, Oregon

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Antarctic Beech Draped In Hanging Moss In Oregon

The antarctic beech is native to Chile and Argentina, though this specimen is from the U.S.’ North Pacific region. (Image credits: Drew Hopper)

Blooming Cherry Trees in Bonn, Germany

This beautiful tunnel of cherry blossoms blooms in Bonn, Germany in April. To see more tunnels like this one, click here. (Image credits: Adas Meliauskas)

Angel Oak In John’s Island In South Carolina

The Angel Oak in South Carolina stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall and is estimated to be more than 1400 or 1500 years old. (Image credits: Daniela Duncan)

Flamboyant Tree, Brazil

The flamboyant tree is endemic to Madagascar, but it grows in tropical areas around the world. (Image credits: Salete T Silva)

Dragonblood Trees, Yemen

The dragonblood tree earned its fearsome name due to its crimson red sap, which is used as a dye and was used as a violin varnish, an alchemical ignredient, and a folk remedy for various ailments. (Image credits: Csilla Zelko)

The President, Third-Largest Giant Sequoia Tree In The World, California

President, located in Sequoia National Park in California, stands 241 ft (73m) tall and has a ground circumference of 93 ft (28m). It is the third largest giant sequoia in the world (second if you count its branches in addition to its trunk). (Image credits: Michael Nichols)

Maple Tree Tunnel in Oregon

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Rainbow Eucalyptus In Kauai, Hawaii

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The rainbow eucalyptus, which grows throughout the South Pacific, is both useful and beautiful. It is prized for both the colorful patches left by its shedding bark and for its pulpwood, which is used to make paper. (Image credits: Christopher Martin)

Jacarandas in Cullinan, South Africa

These beautiful Jacarandas, with their violet flowers, grow in South Africa. (Image credits: Elizabeth Kendall)

Avenue Of Oaks At Dixie Plantation In South Carolina

This avenue of oak trees was planted some time in the 1790s on Dixie Plantation in South Carolina. (Image credits: Lee Sosby)

Baobab Trees In Madagascar

These baobabs in Madagascar are excellent at storing water in their thick trunks to use during droughts. (Image credits: confitalsurf)

The Dark Hedges In Northern Ireland

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Ireland’s Dark Hedges were planted in the 18th century. This stunning beech tree tunnel was featured on Game of Thrones as well. Read more about it here. (Image credits: Christopher Tait)

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20 Most amazing places which most travelers do not know

Ristorante Grotta Palazzese, Polignano a Mare, Italy

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The beach of Polignano a Mare will blow your mind as well!

Chichilianne, Rhone Alpes, France

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The breathtaking Mont Aiguille is nearly 7,000 foot tall and offers amazing views of the French Prealps.

Nauru, Micronesia

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Ever heard of Nauru? Neither had we. This tiny island nation has a population of less than 10,000 and because of its obscurity is the least visited country in the world. With miles of untouched beaches and forests, you’d better pay a visit quickly before more people learn about this island paradise.

Tigers Nest Monastery, Paro Valley, Bhutan

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This 17th century temple sits on the edge of a cliff 3,000 feet above the Paro valley. The holy site was built to protect the cave in which Guru Padmasambhava, a leader of Buddhism, meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Dubrovnik is a medieval city is still largely intact. So much so, that parts of the city are used as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. The city is brimming with amazing architecture and surrounded by the Mediterranean on one side and walls on the other.

Albarracn, Aragon, Spain

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Albarracín is a beautifully preserved medieval village in Northern Spain. The rock paintings in the cliff-foot caves of the Albarracin Cultural Park (some of the most important evidences of the Levantine prehistoric art of Spain) and the “Picaportes” (door knobs) are something to marvel at!

Bagan, Burma

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Bagan is an ancient city hidden deep inside Burma. At the height of the Kingdom of Pagan, the city had over 10,000 Buddhist temples. Today, over 2200 of these are still standing, making it an amazing place to visit.

Aescher, Switzerland

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Aescher hotel is so high up on the Appenzellerland mountains that you have to hike or get a cable car to reach it. Amenities are intentionally basic but the food is hearty and the nearby trails lead to exhilarating adventures.

Haiku Stairs, Hawaii

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Known as the Stairway to Heaven, this fairly unknown hiking trail can be found on the island of O’ahu. The trail is steep and ends at a peak 2,800 feet above the sea, which offers amazing views of the island.

Pingvallavatn Lake, Iceland

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Found deep within this huge National Park is the boundary between North America and Europe. Lucky divers can swim in between the tectonic plates of these two continents, which is getting 2 centimeters wider every year.

Chefchaouen, Northwest Morocco

Lord Howe Island, Australia

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This beautiful island is mostly untouched by man, with a tiny native population and only 400 tourists being allowed to visit each year. The limit is in place to protect the amazing natural landscape of Howe Island, which is home to a beautiful crystal lagoon and coral reef.

Bishop Castle, San Isabel National Forest, Rye, Colorado

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Bishop Castle is undoubtedly one of the craziest castles in the world, created by the one-man castle builder Jim Bishop. It’s an incredible place to get married or just to visit for inspiration.

Huacachina, Peruvian desert

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Huacachina is a tiny village of just over 100 people built around a lush oasis in an otherwise barren desert. For a few bucks, you can rent sandboarding equipment and try one of the locals’ favorite thrills.

The Bastei Bridge in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Germany

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Visit also Lilienstein, one of several small mesas in Saxony – it’s surreal to watch the fog roll over.

Cappadocia, Turkey

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Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities and cave towns.  All of which is best seen from the sky, with dozens of hot air balloons offering amazing bird eye views.

Hallstatt, Austria

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Hallstat is a medieval village which is home to less than 1,000 people. High in the mountains of Hallstat, you can explore prehistoric mines that were some of the first in the entire world.

Leptis Magna, Tripoli, Libya

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Leptis Magna was once a major city of the Roman Empire. Now, its ruins act as an adventurer’s playground. If you want to experience the amazing sights of ancient Rome, but avoid competing with the crowds, this is the place to go.

The Alczar of Segovia, Spain

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The Alcázar of Segovia is a stone fortification, located in the old part of the city. It’s one of the most distinctive castles in Spain by the virtue of its shape – like the bow of a ship.

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10 Rekomendasi Jenis Anjing Untuk Peliharaan

Anjing  adalah salah satu binatang yang bisa dipelihara selain kucing. Uniknya, sifat anjing adalah pandai bekerjsama dengan pemiliknya baik itu komunikasi non-verbal, aksi jeniusnya yang membantu para polisi melacak penjahat, bisa diajak bermain dan jalan-jalan. Selain itu binatang anjing dikenal sebagai hewan yang setia kepada pemiliknya. Contohnya, Hachiko yang sangat melegenda hingga dibuat patung anjing ditempat anjing tersebut selalu menunggu pemiliknya pulang kerja.

Nah, jika Anda berniat memelihara anjing, berikut ini 10 jenis anjing yang carapedia.com rekomendasikan yang bisa dijadikan hewan peliharaan. Jenis-jenis ini paling banyak diminati para penyayang binatang dan dianggap paling pintar.

1. Anjing Herder (German Shepherd)

Anjing ini berasal dari Negara Jerman dan memiliki usia paling lama 9,7 tahun. Anjing ini juga memiliki istilah lain yakni Berger Allemand, anjing GSD, anjing Alsatian, dan anjing Schäferhund. Di Jerman anjing jenis ini biasanya dimanfaatkan untuk menggiring domba. Orang Jerman melatih anjing ini agar cerdas dan kuat, bertubuh besar sehingga bisa menjadi gembala. Beberapa lembaga kepolisian juga memanfaatkan anjing ini sebagai anjing pelacak. Herder sangar bersahabat dengan anak-anak dan bisa diandalkan dalam menjaga keamanan rumah.

2. Labrador Retrievers

Anjing jenis ini bisa hidup sampai 10-13 tahun, dengan berat si jantan rata-rata 27-60 kg sedangkan betinanya 25-42 kg. Ketinggian anjing untuk si jantan mencapai 56-63 cm dan betinanya 54-60 cm. anjing sangat populer,ciri-ciri fisiknya berbulu lembut, tubuh pendek dan padat serta lurus, warnanya bisa Black, coklat, kuning atau krem pucat semi merah, perak (jarang ada). Anjing ini dianggap penghibur anak-anak karena sifatnya ceria. Ia juga protektif dan sangat setia sehingga sering  dan menjadi polisi kemanan pemiliknya.

3. Anjing Beagle

Anjing satu ini berasal dari Britania Raya dan pintar mencium baru kelinci dalam jarak jauh. Kemampuan utamanya adalah indera penciuman, oleh para pemilik atau pihak kepolisian sering dijadikan alat pendeteksi makanan atau minuman terlarang di dunia atau adanya impor legal produksi pertanian dan perkebunan. Kombinasi warna kulit biasanya terdiri dari tiga warna yakni putih, kuning lemon dan merah jeruk. Nah, jika Anda penasaran karakter anjing ini bisa Anda temukan dalam film kartun Snoopy.

4. Dachshunds

Bisa juga disebut anjing Weenie Dog, Wiener/Hotdog, Tekkel Doxie. Anjing ini adalah anjing penjaga dan pemburu yang handal. Badannya panjang dan kakinya pendek. Mereka adalah anjing yang penurut karena takut terhadap pelatihnya sehingga mudah untuk dilatih. Anjing ini berasal dari Negara Jerman.

5. Boxers

Dijuliki sebagai Jerman Boxer, Jerman Bulldog dan Deutscher Boxer karena berasal dari Jerman. Anjing ini bertubuh besar, rambutnya pendek, sedangkan tengkorak kepalanya luas, pendek dan berbentuk persedgi, namun rahangnya cukup kuat sehingga dapat menggantung mangsa berukuran besar.

6. Yorkshire Terrier (Breed)

Anjing ini dijuluki Yorkie, Teror Yorkshire, Jewel Berjalan berasal dari Inggris. Anjing breed pada mulanya dikembangkan di kota Yorkshire Inggris pada abad 19 untuk memburu tikus yang menjadi hama pabrik pakaian. Ukuran tubuhnya kecil, berat 3,2 kg, bulunya halus seperti mantel warnanya cokelat dan biru tua. Anjing ini sangat protektif pada pemiliknya dan mudah disimpan dalam rumah anjing kecil.

7. Golden Retrievers

Anjing ini berasal dari Skotlandia. Ia sangat setia kepada pemiliknya dan bersifat dingin kepada orang lain. Di Negara asal biasanya dijadikan anjing yang suka mengambil unggas air dalam permainan berburu (gogo). Ia juga digunakan sebagai anjing penuntun untuk penunjuk jalan orang buta, dan sebagai terapi pendengaran bagi orang tuli. Ia sangat cerdas dalam mendeteksi Napza serta pencarian korban hilang.

8. Shih Tzu

Sesuai dengan namanya anjing ini berasal dari negeri China. Berat tubuhnya hanya sekitar 4 – 7,27 kg, rambutnya panjang dan halus sehingga terlihat indah. Ia sangat ramah kepada siapa saja.

9. Poodles

Dianggap paling cerdas setelah anjing Border  Collie di atas Anjing Gembala Jerman. Anjing ini adalah multi-talenta karena sangat terampil baik  dalam permainan olahraga yang melatih ketangkasan, kelincahan, pelacakan dan kesetiaan. Poodle juga disebut-sebut sebagai anjing model catwalk terbaik di acara Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (1991 & 2002), dan World Dog Show (2007 & 2010).

10. Pugs

Disebut juga sebagai bulldog Belanda, pug China, Mastiff Belanda, Mastiff mini berasal dari China. Ia bertubuh kecil, wajahnya keriput dan pendek, ekornya meringkuk. Anjing ini sangat cocok dijadikan peliharaan jika Anda mempunyai seorang anak kecil karena sifatnya sangat menghibur dan ceria.

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