What makes the Skeleton Flower so unique is the structure of its petals. When dry, the petals reflect light and appear white. But once water fills the tiny spaces inside the petal tissue, the flower loses its cloudy appearance and becomes crystal clear. As the petals dry again, they slowly return to white. This remarkable transformation is temporary, delicate, and deeply symbolic to many people. It reminds us how nature can change form while still remaining beautifully itself.