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Resplendent and Unusual Flowers
Flowers are some of
nature’s most wonderful creations – they usually look amazing, most of them
emit very pleasing scents, and best of all, they’re where honey comes from!
We use them for decoration, as romantic gestures and to signify freedom and
love (the 60’s “Flower Children”). Not all flowers are the same, some have
very unique patterns, some bloom very rarely and some don’t even look like
flowers at all. Join me on a trip to discover the strangest and prettiest
flowers from around the world.
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Beehive ginger (Zingiber
spectabile) is a member of the ginger family. Native to Southeast Asia,
it’s mainly grown as an ornamental plant, but also used as a medicinal herb.
Research shows that the plant has antimicrobial properties and a high
concentration of enzymes that can prevent colon cancer.
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Chinese lantern (Physalis
alkekengi) found in Southern Europe and throught the east across Asia,
the Chinese lantern got its name from the bright orange cover of the fruit
which resembles a paper lantern. The fruit itself has antibacterial
properties and possible beneficial properties for people suffering from
chronic liver disease.
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Black cat flower (Tacca
chantrieri) this unusual plant is one of the only plants in the world to
have black flowers. The big flowers (up to 12 inches across) have even longer
“whiskers”, giving it its colloquial name. It is native to the tropical
regions of Southeast Asia.
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Waxplant (Hoya)
is a large family of evergreen creepers native to Southeast Asia and
Australia. They gained the name “Waxplant” thanks to their flowers. The
flowers always grow in bunches (called spurs), have five thick triangular
petals that look as though they were carved out of wax. Most waxplants have
an appealing scent and abundant nectar.
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Titan arum (Amorphophallus
titanum) is the world’s largest flower, whose blossom has a very unusual
scent – that of rotting flesh. The titan produces this smell to attract
flies, rather than bees, for pollination.
Quirky fact: its name comes from the Ancient Greek amorphos (misshapen) and phallos(penis) |
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Candy Cane Sorrel (Oxalis
versicolor) is native to South Africa, and got its name thanks to its
beautiful blossom, which resembles a candy cane.
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Snake Gourd (Trichosanthes
cucumerina) is a vine native to Southeast Asia and Northwestern
Australia. Used as a vegetable, a medicine and even in the construction of
traditional didgeridoos.
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Kakabeak (Clianthus)
is a member of the legume family, and got its name from the shape of its
flowers, which resemble the beaks of the New Zealand Kākā parrot.
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American ghost orchid (Dendrophylax
lindenii) is a leafless orchid that grows in the Bahamas, Cuba and
Florida. The plants anchor themselves to trees and the roots themselves are
photosynthetic.
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Blue Zebra primrose (Primula
acaulis ‘Zebra Blue’) is a subspecies of primrose with a distinct blue
and white pattern on the petals and a yellow center that enjoys a prolonged
flowering period.
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Balloon flower (Platycodon
grandiflorus) got its name thanks to the way its petals grow before
blooming. The petals are fused together, swelling up like a balloon before
fully blooming. It’s known for its root’s anti-inflammatory properties, used
to treat coughs and colds.
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Passion fruit (Passiflora
edulis) is a creeping vine that is endemic to South America. The flowers
are magnificent and the fruits are popular worldwide.
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Yellow lady slippers
orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), the name comes from the
Ancient Greek cypripedium meaning “Shoe of Venus”.
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Jade vine (Strongylodon
macrobotrys), endemic to the forests of the Philippines, it is related
to beans and is pollinated by bats. A stem can reach a length of 3 meters (10
feet) and carry up to 75 flowers.
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Monkey orchid (Dracula
simia) is an orchid species, native to the rainforests of Ecuador. It
can bloom year-round and has the scent of a ripe orange.
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Fritillaria tubiformis is a
member of the Fritillaria family, found mainly in temperate regions like the
Mediterranean and western North America. The name comes from the latin
word fritillus, meaning “dice-box” and refers to the checkered
pattern on the petals.
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Japanese camellia (Camellia
japonica), a member of the Camellia family (where tea comes from),
Japanese Camellia has several subspecies, with various shapes and colors. And
in case you were wondering - yes, you can make tea from it as-well.
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Hairy toad lily (Tricyrtis
hirta) is native to Japan, found mostly in shaded rocky areas.
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Columbine magpie (Aquilegia)
are found in the Northern Hemisphere, mainly in meadows and woodlands. The
flowers are reported to be very sweet but should be consumed in moderation.
The seeds, however, are extremely poisonous.
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Queen of the Night (Selenicereus
grandiflorus) got its name because it blooms only once a year, for a
single night. It’s a type of cactus, native to Central and South America,
where it’s also known as the Vanilla Cactus, thanks to its lovely scent.
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Angel’s trumpets (Datura)
are a very poisonous plant (flowers and seeds in particular), found in
northern Africa and the Americas. The plants are so dangerous, they’re
illegal in some countries!
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H/T: Distractify.com
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Danielle G
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