白露 White Dew

露从今夜白 秋意日渐深

The start of White Dew, or Bailu, the 15th of the 24 solar terms on lunar Chinese calendar .   It means the weather is turning cold gradually and autumn has arrived.

During the period, while lunchtime is still hot, the temperature in the morning and at night drops dramatically.   Before dawn and after sunset, the vapors in the air condense on the surface of grasses, flowers, and trees, into dew.   It looks white and crystal clear, hence the name.

When many plants still burst in green, some start to turn their color into yellow and red.   Flowers like chrysanthemum, verbena, and sweet olive come to full blossom.