Pong-pong (Cerbera odollam) close-up of flowers, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
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Pong-pong (Cerbera odollam) close-up of flowers, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 6546163
© FLPA/Jurgen & Christine Sohns
Apocynaceae Bornean Borneo Kota Kinabalu Malaysia Malaysian Poisonous Sabah Blooms Pong Pong
Behold the Deadly Beauty - Pong-pong Flowers in Full Bloom!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this close-up, nature reveals its dark side as we witness the enchanting yet treacherous allure of the Pong-pong flowers. Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, these vibrant blooms beckon with their mesmerizing colors and delicate petals. But beware! This seemingly innocent floral spectacle hides a deadly secret. Known as Cerbera odollam or the Bornean Suicide Tree, these flowers belong to one of Mother Nature's most poisonous plants - a true femme fatale of the botanical world! As if plucked from an ancient mythological tale, these alluring blossoms possess a sinister power that has intrigued botanists for centuries. Native to Southeast Asia's tropical haven and thriving on Malaysian islands like Sabah, they serve as a reminder that beauty can often be deceiving. With their presence captured by FLPA photographers Jurgen & Christine Sohns in this stunning print, it serves as both a cautionary tale and an artistic marvel. The juxtaposition between their exquisite elegance and lethal toxicity is enough to make any viewer pause in awe. So let us admire this photograph from afar but remember not to get too close – for even in paradise lies danger!
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