| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Chassalia curviflora | 31 08 2024 | North Acèh Regency, Acèh, Indonesia |
On a quiet afternoon, I stepped into a small forest in the village. The sound of trickling water from the river flowing in the distance, combined with the whisper of the wind among the trees, created a peaceful atmosphere. The sunlight began to dim, penetrating between the leaves, but my gaze was fixed on a miracle hidden among the bushes. In the midst of the darkness that began to envelop the forest, a group of small white flowers, shining gracefully, looked like stars in the pitch-black night. That was Chassalia curviflora.
This flower is so striking with its white petals that resemble fine needles. In silence, I observed how each flower pointed upwards, as if dancing and welcoming the remaining light from the twilight sky. The beauty of this flower is so contrasting with the shady and dark forest atmosphere, like a jewel hidden from plain sight.
Chassalia curviflora is a captivating flower, not only because of its elegance but also because of its rarity in this forest. As one of the flora that has its own charm, this flower not only adds to the beauty of the forest, but also reminds us of the importance of preserving biodiversity. Every time we find natural beauty like this, we are reminded that the forest has hidden treasures, waiting to be discovered and preserved.
NOTE: I first wrote the article above in Indonesian, which is my own language, then I translated it using English with the help of Goggle.
| Camera used | Smartphone |
|---|---|
| Lens | Macro |
| F-stop | - |
| Iso speed | ISO |
| Focal length | MM |
| Photography | Chassalia curviflora |
| Location | Aceh Indonesia |
| Photographer | @bananaklatbarat |
Link to original | community | - | - Links | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/240383863 Latitude Longitude | Folder | - | - =4.9786331 | =97.2221421 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.9786331&mlon=97.2221421#map=12/4.9786/97.2221
