Beauty in Simplicity

Lyzelle Castillo

A quick stroll around the island will make any tourist realize how beautiful Saipan truly is as it is surrounded by various species of flowers. Although the bright and colorful flowers are probably the one that attracts the tourists, simple white flowers are responsible for accentuating any colored flowers that surrounds it. For instance, the photo above depicts the Catharanthus “Cora White” Vinca flower. Cora White flowers are often utilized to emphasize other colored flowers when making a simple bouquet. Furthermore, the Cora White flowers are usually placed in a garden together with various colors of flowers as they are resistant to heat, humidity, and drought. It is important to remember and appreciate that simple flowers such as the Cora White Vinca flowers also contributes in adding beauty to a place.