On a short walk through the freely growing grass and bushes, I suddenly stopped. Amidst the monotonous green, a single bright spot of color beckoned. A tiny yellow flower caught my eye so unassuming, yet impossible to ignore.
The flower is known in Indonesia as Cacabean. It grows wild without many people noticing it, but upon closer inspection, its beauty is captivating. Its petals curve gently, as if to protect the bright core at its center. It grows without being told, yet still chooses to bloom gracefully, as if affirming that true beauty doesn't require a grand stage.
Not wanting to miss this moment, I immediately raised my phone camera and captured it. That simple snapshot was proof that I had discovered a small gem in the wild a Cacabean flower, a silent yet enchanting presence.
To some, this flower might be just another insignificant weed. But for me, Cacabean is a reminder that beauty often grows in unexpected places, waiting to be discovered by the eye that cares.
| Latin Name | Observation date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Ludwigia octovalvis | 25 Jul, 2025 | Kec. Syamtalira Aron, Kabupaten Aceh Utara, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Link to original | community |
|---|---|
| Link | https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/301831294 |
| Latitude | Longitude | Map |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1033186 | 97.2554772 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.1033186&mlon=97.2554772#map=12/5.1033/97.2555 |