May 26, 2025

10 Flower that turn Transparent in Rain

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Petunia hybrida

Rain can thin the petals and give them a transparent sheen. Popular in gardens; colors become more vivid when wet.

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Impatiens balsamina (Touch-Me-Not)

Petals may take on a see-through quality during rain. Tropical flower known for its explosive seed pods.

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Oxalis triangularis (Purple Shamrock)

Rain darkens and slightly clears the vibrant petals. Responds to light and moisture by folding or blooming.

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Campanula rotundifolia (Harebell)

Thin bell-shaped petals become slightly translucent in rain. Common in meadows and mountain regions.

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Anemone hepatica (Liverleaf)

Delicate petals can look semi-transparent when soaked. Grows in moist woodlands of Europe and North America.

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Tulipa tarda (Star Tulip)

Petals can develop a soft translucency under rain. Native to Central Asia with star-shaped yellow and white blooms.

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Begonia rex (Leaf effect)

Though mainly leaves, some hybrids show a glassy effect when wet. Moisture makes their texture appear almost translucent.

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Hydrangea macrophylla

Petals may appear semi-transparent during heavy rain. Color and texture shift slightly when soaked.

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Diphylleia grayi (Skeleton Flower)

White petals turn completely transparent when it rains. Found in Japan, China, and Appalachian woodlands.

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