On our planet there are a huge number of all kinds of plants, seeing which one can only wonder how nature could come up with something similar. An incredible number of species and subspecies of plants, many of which are striking in their qualities - from survival and adaptability, to colors and sizes. In this ranking of unusual plants, we show the full scope of natural creativity.
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Corkscrew grass
The leaves of the corkscrew or, in other words, the spiral grass - Corkscrew grass - are twisted so that in shape they resemble real corkscrews. Growing such a plant at home, you do not have to create special conditions for it for temperature and watering. “Corkscrew grass” is a drought-resistant species. Therefore, if you forget to water the flower, it will not wither. In the winter months, one watering per month is enough, and in the summer, once every 1-2 weeks. You can plant "spiral grass" in any mixture for succulents. The main condition that a flower requires is good lighting.
Snapdragon Achene
Snapdragon - it is a perennial herbaceous shrub with large green shoots. Shoot height ranges from 15 to 100 cm. Straight branches form cone-shaped bushes. The flowers are also large, have an awkward shape, two-lipped, collected in a spike-shaped inflorescence. The ears are white, pink, yellow or bicolor.
The name of the flower is due to the fact that the inflorescences are very similar to a lion's mouth. The external view of the already faded lion's mouth looks quite frightening and is associated with the skull.
The grass blooms from June to the onset of frost. In the wild, grass is more commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere (North America).
Stapelia variegated
The main "highlight" of the stock is its variegated yellow-brown flowers, which emit a very unusual aroma. This property must be taken into account when buying a plant. The flowers of this succulent smell of rotten meat, thus attracting flies to themselves, which pollinate the plant. If you are not deterred by this feature, then keep in mind that the flower must be grown in a well-lit room. The rest of the plant is considered unpretentious, since it does not require a large amount of water, a certain temperature or soil. The main thing is to turn the pot in time so that the light hits all sides of the slipway, and the flower develops harmoniously.
Beautiful flowers of the world: names, photos
Our world is multifaceted and capable of surprising us endlessly. See how many interesting and beautiful flowers exist on our planet.
Beautiful flowers of the world:
Beautiful Russian flowers
Lily has another popular name - royal curls... And they call her that for a reason. This flower is very beautiful and perfect. About 16 varieties of lilies have taken root well in Russia. True, they all require the most careful care. Most often, for breeding, gardeners choose ready-made bulbs, since it is difficult to grow a flower from seeds. Although, for example, in Germany there are varieties that can even winter without much insulation. Unfortunately, this is not possible in the Russian climate.
Beautiful flowers of the world
A flower that all people associate with a pine cone. This lump is called - ginger hive... And all because the petals of the plant are natural bowls filled with a liquid that emits a ginger aroma. Periodically, brighter paired petals sprout from these bowls. And then visually it seems that the lump is surrounded by light moths.
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This delicate and airy flower is called ghost orchid. It is classified as a very rare plant species that are on the verge of extinction. Therefore, in the places where the orchid grows (in the Bahamas, Cuba and in the US state of Florida), it is forbidden to pick it, damage it and touch it with your hands. People are doing everything to preserve this beauty for future generations.
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This beauty will grow in the vastness of Asia and America. They call her there starstotsvet. As you can see, the plant has not only a unique name, but also a very interesting and original color and shape of the petals. The flower attracts hummingbirds, and therefore the locals take tourists to it so that they can admire them.
Beautiful flowers of the world
This beautiful plant, somewhat like a rose, has a name dope. You can see this flower live in Europe and Asia. But let him not exchange his refinement and tenderness. The petals of this miracle of nature are filled with toxic substances. Therefore, contact with them can lead to poisoning of the body, and as a result, the appearance of hallucinations. If a person chews a petal, he may even die.
Beautiful flowers of the world
Leucosperium Katerina... This bright and beautiful flower has very delicate petals. They are filled with sweetish and very aromatic juice. And that is why small rodents and insects like to feast on them. Therefore, in nature, it is possible to meet leucospreimum in perfect condition only after a severe drought or fire, when all pests will die.
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Banksia Proteus - this fantastic plant is a symbol of Australia. And despite the fact that it grows in arid regions, it looks great. Moreover, it is a honey plant that provides food for bees. Another feature of the plant is the way of reproduction - a dense box opens only when exposed to a flame of fire.
Beautiful flowers of the world
Nepentes Is a beautiful and scary plant at the same time. Its brightness is a kind of bait for insects. The flower exudes an aroma that insects like very much, and thanks to its bright color, they see it from a rather impressive distance. But as soon as the insect sits on a kind of bud, it shrinks slightly and swallows the prey. If the plant is very large, it can swallow a frog or mouse.
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Tulips grow everywhere in our country. And we don't think they are very pretty. But in fact, there are varieties in nature that are really capable of surprising. In the Netherlands, such a rainbow variety was bred, and huge fields are planted with it. Visually, such a tulip field looks like an artist's canvas, from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.
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This flower has two official names - black cosmos and chocolate space... The latter suits him very well. The plant emits a pronounced chocolate smell. Moreover, the more the inflorescence opens, the brighter the aroma is felt. The bud itself is also very interesting. In certain lighting conditions, it can appear almost black or dark chocolate. Although close to good replacement burgundy notes.
Ariocarpus cracked
The plant belongs to the succulent family. That is, it is a cactus, but without the usual thorns. An exotic flower does not require special care, so even a novice florist can handle it. Ariocarpus is hardly watered, and in the winter months it does not require moisture at all. The temperature in the room where the cactus grows should not fall below 8 ° C.Ariocarpus needs a lot of sunlight, so it is advisable to use special lamps in cloudy weather. With proper care, the plant will delight you with large, beautiful flowers.
Rafflesia is a genus of amazing plants that mainly parasitize vines.
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Representatives of the genus Rafflesia do not form leaves, stems or roots, spending most of their life cycle in the tissues of the host plant. The plant stands out for the huge size of flowers, the size of which can exceed 1 meter in diameter, and weigh more than 10 kilograms. Clusters of these flowers resemble some kind of alien formations. You will not be able to enjoy the scent of these flowers. The "aroma" of these flowers is similar to the smell of rotten meat. This smell, like a magnet, attracts the main pollinators of the plant - flies. The color scheme of the flower also "painfully" resembles a huge piece of meat with cartilage and veins.
Lithops
This is another representative of the succulent family, which has a very unusual appearance. Lithops looks like a small pebble that is cracked in half. If the plant is properly looked after, then a flower appears between its two halves. Like all cacti, lithops needs well-drained soil and poor watering, which almost completely stops in winter. The main thing is to provide the flower with a well-lit and ventilated space.
Wolfia
Wolfia is a monocotyledonous hydrophilic herb. It is the smallest flowering plant in the world. Wolfia is a green or yellow-green oval plate. The size of one plate ranges from 0.5 to 0.8 mm. These green plates live on the surfaces of the waters.
Wolfia is often used in aquarium hobby. It is used as food for fish, and is also used as a natural shade for an aquarium.
Grass contains as much protein as soybeans. This allows human use of wolfia for food purposes.
Haworthia Cooper
Outwardly, Haworthia resembles a hybrid of aloe and cactus with fleshy leaves. The hard leaves of the succulent form a rosette and grow upward, which is why Cooper's haworthia is often called a living stone. The plant does not like a lot of moisture, so in the summer it needs to be watered once a week, and in the winter 2 times a month. In this case, watering is carried out through the pallet, lowering the pot into a container of water for 10 minutes. Place the haworthia in a well-lit room out of direct sunlight.
Japanese camellia
Japanese camellia occurs in the form of a small tree or tall shrub. The plant develops in height from 1.5 to 11 meters. In its natural environment, this type of camellia is common in the hilly forests of the land of the rising sun.
The shoots of the plant are rather thin, poorly lined with foliage, and form a loose crown. The leaf plates are leathery, glossy, growing alternately. The upper side of the leaf plate is dark green, the lower one is slightly lighter.
During the flowering stage, which lasts from December to April, this tree is abundantly overgrown with large flowers. Camellia flowers are very similar in size and shape to roses, but they do not have a characteristic smell.
Trachyandra
Trachyandra is another unusual succulent. This plant, thanks to the bizarrely curved stems, does not look like one another. In order for the trachyandra to develop harmoniously, provide it with a temperature of 20-22 ° C and remove it away from direct sunlight. In the summer, water the plant through the tray once a week, and in the winter, once a month. Use standing or distilled water for this.
Velvichia
Velvichia - a real "child of the desert". The dimensions of this unique herb are amazing, as well as its longevity. Velvichia is widespread in the deserts of Angola and Namibia.
The rhizome is capable of developing up to 3 meters.The pyramidal trunk, on the other hand, is very short and does not rise above the surface by more than 25-30 cm. The maximum trunk diameter is 1 meter. Thus, most of it is hidden under the ground. Velvichia is known for its unique spreading leaves up to 4 meters in length. Leaves grow quickly enough - from 8 to 15 cm per year. The ends of the leaves gradually die off and are separated by the wind into small strips.
Velvichia is considered a real long-liver. The exact lifespan of the flower has not been established. However, the age of some species was determined by radiocarbon dating - it is equal to about 2000 years.
Rowley's godson
The shoots of this representative of the russet family look like threads on which green beads are randomly strung. Due to its unusual appearance, the flower is also called "pearl strands". Place the tree plant in a well-lit area, avoiding direct sunlight on the plant. Water the flower only after the top layer of the soil has dried, while being careful not to get on the shoots. Minimize watering in winter.
Sublime psychotria
Among the most unusual and beautiful flowers in the world, first of all, it is worth noting sublime psychotria. This amazingly beautiful tropical plant also rightly bears the title of the most romantic flower on Earth.
Psychotria has acquired many interesting popular names: "hot lips", "woman's kiss", "passionate flower kiss", "Mick Jagger's lip", "kiss flower" and others. Such names are due to the characteristic scarlet inflorescences, resembling plump, half-open female lips. This special flower shape is due to the need to attract butterflies and hummingbirds (plant pollinators).
Before choosing a plant for yourself, you should decide on the purpose and place of growth - for a nursery, a balcony, a curb, a shady area, alpine slides, flower beds.
Sublime psychotria is a herbal dwarf tree (up to 2 meters high). The broad leaves of the tree are 10-15 cm long, the color of the leaves is predominantly dark green.
The shape of the spikelets is formed at the initial stage of grass growth and looks like a pair of fleshy scarlet carpels. Next, tiny white flowers form in the spikelets, and then blue fruits are formed. In the wild, the flower is common in the dense tropical forests of South and Central America.
Important! Unfortunately, sublime psychotria is included in the group of rare flowers. Due to active deforestation, today this unique representative of the flora is endangered. You will not find Sublime Psychotria on sale. It can only be purchased from specialized online stores.
Crassula Umbella
Because of the unusual shape of the leaves, Crassula is also called the "wine cup". When choosing a place for this flower, keep in mind that it is more comfortable in soft lighting. However, a well-lit windowsill will work as well. Crassula should be watered infrequently, since the plant belongs to succulents and does not tolerate waterlogged soil. Most importantly, do not forget to erase dust from the leaves of the flower.
Beautiful flowers in the morning: names, photos
In the morning all the flowers are beautiful, but some especially. You will now take them away.
Beautiful flowers in the morning:
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Crocus a close relative of the world famous saffron. Crocus has a very rich color range. Depending on the variety, it can be snow-white, white, pink, purple, or a combination. During the day, the crocus bud is completely open, but closer to night, the petals always close.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Plumeria - the homeland of this magical plant is Latin America, but at the moment it can be found in India and in South Asian countries. In addition to its beautiful color, plumeria is endowed with a wonderful aroma.It is refreshing, citrusy, sweet at the same time, with notes of caramel and jasmine. Charming aren't they?
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Lotus - a symbol of purity, spiritual beauty, harmony and perfection. In ancient times, it was considered a sacred plant and was treated with the utmost respect. Only in exceptional cases could the natural beauty be cut. It was allowed to be used only during sacred rituals. Now the lotus is not so revered, only Buddhists treat it with reverence.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Aquilegia - a very bright and beautiful flower. The first mention of the plant dates back to the 17th century. It was grown in all corners of our planet, and was most often used to decorate the garden. But in the 18th century, people learned that the petals of the plant are very fragrant, and began to use them to make teas. It was believed that such a drink makes a person stronger, more enduring, self-confident.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Ixora - flowers that can delight the human eye for a long period. In warm climates, such a plant can bloom up to 7 times per season. In a country like India, it blooms almost all the time, only occasionally falling asleep to recuperate. True, even without fluffy buds, the shrub remains beautiful. It belongs to an evergreen plant, and therefore never completely withers.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
What can you say about such a fluffy miracle? it callistemon. Of course, in our understanding, the taken away does not look much like flowers. But in fact, they are. Callistemon is an evergreen shrub native to the arid regions of Australia. Nature made sure that the buds of the plant were able to adapt to the environment and made them such a bizarre shape. It is she who helps the buds to retain moisture and always remain beautiful.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Beauty anemone - she looks great at any time of the day, but it is especially good in the morning. Few gardeners know how the name of such a bright plant is translated. Its translation into Russian sounds like "Daughter of the winds"... This was the name of the anemone in ancient times. And all due to the fact that even with the slightest breath of a light breeze, the petals of the bud began to tremble. If a lot of flowers were planted on the site, then visually this process looked very colorful.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Middlemist red - a very rare flower that cannot be propagated for a long period. He is so whimsical in care that no one can germinate his seeds. At the moment, only two pieces of such beauty remain, and they are guarded as well as the most expensive jewelry in the world. One specimen is in a private greenhouse, the other in the garden of the Queen of Great Britain.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Wisteria - the beauty of these flowers is difficult to describe in words. In reality, they look so fantastic that it is difficult to believe in their existence. But this beauty is quite real, it can be found in America and Asia. There, a shrub in the form of vines in flowers is used in landscape design. People grow huge gardens of such beauty to attract tourists. Wisteria can be white, pink, peach and purple.
Beautiful flowers in the morning
Camellia Is a beautiful flower that is used in both cooking and gardening. The flowering plant is used as a garden decoration, and when the bud begins to wilt, it is cut, dried in a special way, and used to make tea. Camellia is native to Japan. The Japanese love this flower and consider it a symbol of simplicity and reunification with nature.
Euphorbia obese
The flower has a spherical shape, and foliage does not grow at all on its surface. Due to its unusual appearance, Euphorbia attracts a lot of attention. The flower easily tolerates both heat and cold, but for normal development it requires a temperature of 25 ° C.Like all succulents, milkweed does not need a lot of water, so in summer it is watered once every 2-3 weeks, and in winter once a month is enough. Instead of a brightly lit window sill, it is better to place the flower in a room with diffused light.
Nepentes Attenborough
Nepentes Attenborough - woody predatory shrub. In the wild, it lives in the Philippine Islands. The plant develops up to 1.5 m in height. Leaves are leathery, almost sessile. The flower is similar to the shape of a volumetric jug.
Nepentes feeds on insects that fall into his pitcher trap. The average size of the "jug" is 25 cm long and 12 cm wide. The largest of the discovered "jugs" had a volume of 1.5 liters.
Did you know? This interesting huge flower was first discovered in 2000 on the island of Aalavan. The very first information about the plant was received from missionaries who had previously visited the island. How Nepentes Attenborough managed to survive to our times is a mystery to this day..
Platizerium
Due to the unusual shape of the leaves, this fern variety is sometimes referred to as "flathorn". When starting to grow Platizerium, keep in mind that it does not tolerate cold well. Therefore, the room temperature should not drop below 12 ° C, even in winter. In addition, poor lighting leads to a deterioration in the condition of the flower. But you need to forget about direct sunlight, as they lead to foliage burns. It is best to place the flower in a warm room with diffused light, providing it with moderate watering.
Sexy Orchid Drakaea glyptodon
The Sexy Orchid (Drakaea glyptodon) is the most "unusual" orchid species. The spikelets of this orchid resemble the body of a wasp of a certain species.
Plus, a sexy orchid emits the same external secretion products (pheromones) as a female wasp. It is curious that the flower begins to bloom at the time of the wasps breeding. Males swoop down on orchid inflorescences. They transfer pollen that has got on the body of the wasps from one flowering grass to another.
Under natural conditions, the sexual orchid is found only on the Australian continent.
Hydnora africana
African Hydnora is a parasite flower that lives in the deserts of Africa. It sticks to the roots of other plants and feeds on them. It is mainly located underground, and only when the required amount of precipitation falls in the desert does it appear on the surface and bloom. The flower reaches a height of 15-20 cm. Hydnora is pollinated with the help of beetles arriving at its smell.
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
Only the lazy did not write about this amazing predator plant. But no matter how much is said about him, the Venus flytrap amazes with its absolute foreignness. She can easily be imagined as an inhabitant of some distant and dangerous planet inhabited by predatory plants. Venus flytrap leaves are an ideal trap for small insects. As soon as the unlucky victim touches the leaf, it slams shut. And the more actively the insect resists, the more it stimulates the growth of plant cells. The edges of the leaf trap grow together and turn into a "stomach", where the digestion process takes place within 10 days. After that, the trap is again ready to capture the next victim.
This unusual predator can be "tamed" - the Venus flytrap is successfully grown at home. Here it is important to follow the rules of care, and then you can observe the amazing carnivorous plant yourself.
