These days, the beauty of ox-eye daisies (Cuc hoa mi) transform Hanoi city streets into picturesque portraits fit for a postcard.


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Cuc Hoa Mi with their charming white petals can be found on virtually every corner in the City.





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The flower in full bloom in November, signals the beginning of winter.





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Ox-eye daisies have pure white petals surrounding a greenish yellow disc.





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They open their blossoms in early morning and close them in late afternoon.





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A bunch of ox-eye daisies sell for around US$2.20–US$2.65 (VND50,000-VND60,000).






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In Hanoi, the ox-eye daisy is popularly planted at the Nhat Tan and Tay Tuu flower gardens.





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The flowers make the City streets gorgeous and are a warm reminder that winter is not far away.





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Young people love taking photos with them.







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Street vendors deliver baskets full of ox-eye daisies around the City.




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