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Night-Blooming Cereus (Epiphyllum oxypetalum) When new leaves appear, yellow and white flowers begin to bloom.ĭuring a drought or bad weather, the plant is able to immerse itself into the ground in order to shelter from the effects of the environment. Each leaf has a translucent exterior, which allows light to enter the plant’s interior for photosynthesis to take place. The plant itself sits very low to the ground and boasts one or more bulbous leaves. They’re extremely clever species in that they’re able to disguise themselves as pebbles and rocks, which helps them to avoid being eaten by predators or animals. Native to South Africa, the Lithops Weberi’s name is derived from the ancient Greek language. Others believe the plant is able to restore beauty and youthfulness when eaten. Many once believed gardens brandishing this specie to be cursed by witchcraft. In some cultures, the Snap Dragon flower is said to possess supernatural powers. When the flower dies, it leaves behind a seedpod, which looks extremely similar to that of a skull. When the flowers are squeezed, it looks as if a dragon is opening and closing its mouth. Snap Dragon and its SkullĪlso referred to as the ‘Dragon Flower’, this unusual plant resembles a dragon’s head. This particular specie is a welcome, tropical addition to any garden or landscape.
Ginger anyone? This remarkable red, waxy flower is aptly named and is found in many gardens in Costa Rica. The name Fritillaria comes from the Latin word fritillus, which means dice-box, and refers to the chequered pattern on the flowers. Other nicknames for this plant include guinea-hen flower, chess flower, frog-cup, guinea flower and leper lily. These unusually wild flowers boast magnificent chequered petals, which resemble snakeskin. Very few other plants share their vivid icy colour. They’re found on Britain’s sand dunes and sandy beaches.
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Unlike traditional holly, Sea Holly boasts a series of steely blue flowers and metallic blue blooms. They enjoy high temperatures and tend to attract wildlife, including hummingbirds. This colourful shrub makes an ideal addition to any garden, especially as the flowers last for a lengthy amount of time. Native to Mexico, this specie is named aptly and boasts a dark purple face and black lobes that resemble fierce bats. Darwin wrote a total of 285 pages about this specie, describing a number of experiments he carried out on the plant. The sticky goo glistens in the sun, and lures insects to the plant. Unlike many flowers, the Common Sundew boasts sticky hairs with glands instead of petals that look a little like fireworks. It goes by the nickname of “an auspicious flower from heaven” and was originally discovered by a Chinese nun in 2010 in the shape of a 1 mm white flower, which she found nestled under her washing machine.Īlthough tiny, these blooms boast a noticeable scent. This extremely rare flower blooms every 3,000 years according to Buddist legend. If you want to check it out, now is the time to do so. This particular specie is pollinated by bats, which appear fascinated by the luminosity of the vine’s flowers.įound in the Philippines, the Jade Vine may not be around for much longer due to extensive deforestation in its native country. The Jade Vine can grow to an astounding 20 metres high and looks a little like a gathering of heavy curtains.
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These flowers look extremely similar to that of a cheerleader’s pom pom – especially when in full bloom.įound off the coasts of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, they’re popular with creatures such as moths and bats because of their sickly sweet smell. It also boasts one of the foulest odours in the plant kingdom, which makes it a poor choice for the home.
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