Every day we see a lot of beautiful flowers that grow in the fields, on flower beds, in pots or indoors, and although they are very beautiful, they are ordinary and everyday for us. And in general, speaking of these representatives of the plant world, we begin to list roses, carnations, daisies, tulips, daffodils, chrysanthemums, lilies and many others that can be bought at any time of the year in the store. Nevertheless, in different corners of our planet there are many colors that, with their originality and unusual appearance (gigantic sizes, bright colors, non-standard shapes, etc.), can even lead to a state of shock. Yes, that happens too. We bring to your attention the top 10 most unusual colors in the world.
Rafflesia - Cadaveric Lily
This is the largest and perhaps the most unusual flower in the world. It is otherwise called a lotus, or cadaveric lily. Rafflesia is found on such southern islands as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, etc. There are only 12 species of these flowers. Among them, the most famous are Rafflesia Arnoldi and Tuan Muda. They have the largest flowers, the diameter of which can reach 60-120 cm, and weight - 11 kg. This unusual flower, or rather its genus, was named in honor of the botanist T. S. Rafflez. But the name "Arnoldi" was assigned to him in honor of the naturalist and tracker exploring Sumatra, D. Arnoldi. However, the natives of these places called these giant plants “bunga patma”, which in local dialect means “lotus flowers”. Rafflesia can be safely called a parasitic plant, because it likes to live on tree stumps or log cabins and receive nutrition from them. This is how this flower lives.
Rafflesia Features
What is the identity of this plant? It turns out that he has no roots or green leaves, but the flower itself is very beautiful and colorful. It has five bright red fleshy petals, similar to thick pancakes, but instead of holes there are growths like warts on them. From afar, rafflesia resembles a giant fly agaric. After the flower has fully blossomed, it lives only 3-4 days, no more. It, unlike roses, violets, daffodils, lilies, etc., does not have a pleasant, but just a disgusting smell that resembles the stench of rotting meat. However, this helps him attract pollinators - dung flies. Due to this, it can multiply.
Wolfia - Aquatic Dweller
This unusual flower is the smallest of all flowering plants on Earth. It looks like a tiny bead. Its size does not exceed 0.8 mm. It lives on the surface of water bodies in North Africa, Asia and America, located in subtropical latitudes. It seems to some that these flowers are somehow connected with the wolf family, in view of their name. However, this is not at all true. Wolfia is named after the German botanist J. Wolf. This plant in the world is not so much - only 17 species. All of them are "waterfowl" and feed on nutrients dissolved in a pond. Many people do not even suspect that these small green balls are flowers.
Amorphophallus (titanic)
This plant is a competitor to rafflesia and also claims to be the largest flower in the world. It, like another giant, has a disgusting "aroma" and is spread over many tens of meters. For the first time, this unusual flower begins to bloom at the age of 5. It is also called the voodoo lily, the language of the devil, the "cadaveric flower" or the snake palm. As for the name "amorphophallus", it means "shapeless phallus" in Greek.
This flower grows in height and can reach more than two meters, but the width is about one and a half meters. Over 40 years of its existence, it can bloom only 2-3 times, and this lasts only 2 days. In the wild, amorphophallus can be found mainly on the island of Sumatra. However, in many botanical gardens around the world you can also see this original flower. The only thing is that not every visitor to these gardens will be able to approach him at a fairly close distance, because sometimes his smell can even cause vomiting.
Orchid Kalania
Like all orchids, this beautiful flower is unusual and even a little funny, because in appearance it resembles a flying duck. It can mainly be found in Australia, on the so-called Green Continent. Local residents for calling it one of the representatives of the world of birds called it "flying duck." Studying this plant, scientists were again surprised by the wisdom of mother nature. Such an unusual form is needed by the Kalaniya orchid to attract sawflies - small flying insects. It turns out that male sawflies in this flower, the size of which reaches only 2 cm, see the female and rush to her for mating, but instead are covered with pollen, which is then transferred to other "ducks". As a result of this, pollination occurs.
Psychotria sublime
Another unusual flower is the psychotry of Pöppig or Elat. This plant, perhaps, can be called the most original and the most piquant in the world. For his appearance, the people called him "hot sponges." Its bright red inflorescence exactly resembles lush voluminous painted lips. This is a tropical plant. It loves heat and moisture. The birthplace of Psychotria sublime is America, and it can be found both in the central and southern regions of the New World. Most often, it is found in temperamental countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, etc. If you create all the conditions, then this plant can be grown at home, and then it turns into a room flower. Its unusual appearance will delight everyone who gets into the house and sees this miracle: many red sponges among the green foliage of a plant growing in a tub. It belongs to the Marenov family. This family is one of the most common around the world: more than 1700 species. "Hot sponges", by the way, is not a bush, but a dwarf tree. And you can grow this unusual flower with your own hands. However, in order to bring him from his homeland, you will need a special permit certificate. Therefore, many are content to admire only his photographs. By the way, today you can order 3-D murals with the image of this passionate flower and contemplate its image daily.
Passionflower
This beautiful flower grows in Latin America. It has a very attractive appearance. But its main feature is that when you look at it, it seems to us that it consists of two fused buds. However, this is just an optical illusion.
Sundew
This is a pretty, but unremarkable flower. However, it attracts various insects, and all thanks to the special fluid secreted by it during the flowering period.
Sexy orchid
But this flower is very similar in shape to Kalanya. However, he, in addition to resembling the wasps of females, also emits special pheromones that attract them to themselves.
Hydnor African
But this plant, which mainly lives in the deserts of Africa, with its appearance resembles the mouth of some mythical monster. It is a parasite and lives on the roots of other plants.
Mouse trap
Nepentes Attenborough, perhaps, can be called the most unusual flower in the world, since it feeds on small rodents. Scientists who figured this out 14 years ago were really confused.
