It’s a magical plant, you see?

I am a nature enthusiast. I love to spend time around nature for any longer. Most of my friends ridicule me for grazing around the roadside fences or shrubs picking herbs. Thanks to my granny who taught me whatever she knew about herbs and plants. Even if the car is on the 80km speed move, I manage to scan through the roadside live fences and plants. Sometimes my husband cannot ignore my confidently strong ‘STOP’ command, he would stop the car immediately. There I am, running like a puppy who missed his owner for the whole day, with my basket that I carry along on any travel, to pick the herb I spotted on the move.

Herbs is a wider topic. Let me funnel down plants to flowering plants. This particular plant I’m going to talk about is special to my heart.

I have been captivated by this peculiar plant called ‘Thunder Lilies,’ since my childhood. It may appear to be just grass to the untrained eye, but to me, it is so much more. Its delicate bulbs, adorned with green leaves, have been my loyal companions throughout my life’s journey. Wherever I go, I make sure that a small parcel of these enchanting plants travels with me.

Friends and family often ridicule my attachment to what seems like a simple weed, but they fail to witness the breathtaking transformation that occurs when thunderstorms rage and lightning dances in the sky. When nature’s fury unleashes itself, the bulbs seem to awaken from their dormant state.

With each powerful rumble, they absorb the electrifying energy in the air, reminding me that they are alive, and their beauty is just waiting to be revealed. As the thunderstorm subsides and is replaced by a gentle rainfall, the magical transformation begins.

The very next day, I would be amazed at the sight that greets me. Once ordinary and unremarkable, the once-grassy plants now burst forth with magical flowers of vibrant hues. Pinks, whites, yellows, and purples create a breathtaking mosaic that fills my heart with joy. It is as if the storm’s turbulence has breathed life into the seemingly ordinary bulbs, igniting a magical metamorphosis.

Each bloom becomes a testament to the power and resilience of nature, a gentle reminder that even the most unassuming beings can unveil an extraordinary beauty when given the right conditions.

Witnessing the captivating dance between thunderstorms and blossoming flowers has instilled in me a profound appreciation for the wonders that lie within the seemingly mundane. The journey of my beloved plant has taught me to look beyond appearances, to recognize the hidden potential in each and every living thing.

(Photo: Ms Peanut)

And so, I continue to carry these extraordinary bulbs wherever I go, cherishing their ability to transform from simple grass to a flourishing testament of nature’s sublime artistry.

(This plant is also called a magic lily or rain flower, or Fairy Lily. )