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Tuesday's Terrace: Cestrum nocturnum in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Tuesday's Terrace: Cestrum nocturnum in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

unnamed Today's terrace shows a mature specimen of Cestrum nocturnum, a West Indies shrub covered with its chartreuse tubular flowers, arching by the side of a dwelling. Its fragrance does not become perceptible until evening - it can be described as overpoweringly sweet. However, one will prefer smelling Cestrum over the motorcycle fumes! The contrast between two different scents plays off the natural and urban domains.

Terraces of Taiwan Part 1

Terraces of Taiwan Part 1

"One travels more usefully when alone...."

"One travels more usefully when alone...."