Every day we see a lot of beautiful flowers that grow in the fields, on beds, in pots or in enclosed spaces, and, despite the fact that they are very beautiful, for us they are ordinary and everyday.In general, speaking about these representatives of the plant world, we begin to list roses, carnations, daisies, tulips, daffodils, chrysanthemums, lilies and many others who, at any time of the year you can buy in the store.However, in different corners of our planet, there are many colors that its originality and unusual species (giant size, bright color, non-standard form, etc.) Can even result in a state of shock.Yes, this also happens.We bring you the top 10 most unusual colors in the world.
Rafflesia - cadaveric lily
It is the largest and perhaps the most unusual flower in the world.It is also called a lotus, or corpse lily.Rafflesia is found on the southern islands such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, and others. There are only 12 kinds of colors.Among them the most famous are the Rafflesia Arnoldi and Tuan Muda.They are the largest of flowers, which can reach a diameter of 60-120 cm and weight - 11 kg.This unusual flower, or rather his family, was named in honor of botanist TS Rafflesia.But the name "Arnoldi" was awarded to him in honor of the naturalist and ranger, exploring Sumatra, D. Arnold.However, the natives of these places called these giant plants, "Bunga patmoy", which in local dialect means "lotus flower."Rafflesia can be called parasitic plant, because she likes to dwell on stumps or cut down a tree and get them food.And so this flower lives.
Features Rafflesia
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.He has five bright red fleshy petals, similar to thick pancakes, but there are holes instead of growths such as warts.From a distance, it looks like a giant mushroom Rafflesia.Once the flower is fully dissolve, he lives only 3-4 days, no more.He, unlike roses, violets, daffodils, lilies, and so on. E., Is not pleasant, but just a disgusting smell that resembles the stench of rotting meat.However, it helps him to attract pollinators - dung flies.Because of this it can multiply.
Wolffia - water inhabitant
This unusual flower is the smallest of all the flowering plants in the world.He looks like a tiny bead.Its size does not exceed 0.8 mm.He lives on the surface of bodies of water in North Africa, Asia and the Americas, located in the subtropical latitudes.Some people think that these flowers are somehow related to the family of wolves, because of its name.However, this is not so.Wolffia named in honor of German botanist J. Wolf.This plant in the world is not so much - only 17 species.All of them, "waterfowl" and feed on dissolved nutrients in the water.Many people do not realize that these little green balls are the colors.
Amorphophallus (Titanic)
This plant is a competitor of Rafflesia, and also claims to be the largest flower in the world.It is the same as another giant, is disgusting "flavor" and spreads to many tens of meters.For the first time this unusual flower begins to bloom in the 5 years of age.It is also called voodoo lily, devil's tongue, "corpse flower" or snake palm.As for the name "Amorphophallus" it is translated from Greek means "shapeless phallus."
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 it takes only 2 days.In the wild, konjac can be found mainly on the island of Sumatra.However, in many botanical gardens around the world can also be seen that the original flower.The only thing not every one of these gardens visitors will be able to approach it close enough, because sometimes the smell may even cause vomiting.
Orchid Kalani
Like all orchids, this beautiful flower unusual and even a bit funny, because he's in appearance resembles a flying duck.It is mainly found in Australia, the so-called Green continent.Locals for its resemblance to one of the representatives of the world of birds called it "flying duck".By studying this plant, the scientists were surprised again the wisdom of Nature Mother.This unusual form of orchid otters need to attract to itself sawflies - small flying insects.It turns out that the male-sawflies see this flower, the size of which reaches only 2 cm, the female and hurry her to mate, but instead it covered with pollen, which is then transferred to another "duck".This results in pollination.
Psychotria sublime
Another unusual flower - Pёppiga or Psychotria elata.This plant, perhaps, be called the most original and the most piquant in the world.During his appearance in the people he called "hot lips".Its bright red inflorescence of a hair's breadth reminiscent of lush voluminous painted lips.It is a tropical plant.It loves heat and moisture.Psychotria sublime homeland is America, and it can be found both in the central as well as the southern regions of the New World.Most often it occurs in such temperamental countries such as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and so on. D. If you create all the conditions, this plant can be grown at home, and then it turns into a flower room.Unusual his views will delight anyone who gets in and see this miracle: a lot of red lips among the green foliage of a plant growing in the tub.It belongs to the genus Rubiaceae.This family - one of the most popular all over the world: more than 1,700 species."Hot Lips", by the way, it's not a bush and dwarf trees.And you can grow this unusual flower with his own hands.However, in order to bring him out of his homeland, you will need special permission certificate.Therefore, many are content to admire only his photographs.By the way, today you can order Desktop 3-D with the image of a passionate flower and every day to contemplate his image.
Passion
This beautiful flower grows in Latin America.It has a very attractive appearance.But its main feature is that when you look at him it seems to us that it consists of two fused buds.However, this is only an optical illusion.
Sundew
It is quite nice, but unremarkable flower.However, it attracts various insects, and all thanks to a special liquid secreted by them during the flowering period.
Sexy orchid
But this flower is very similar in form to the otters.However, he recalls that in addition to the female wasps, even allocates special pheromone that attracts them to him.
Gidnora African
But this plant, which mainly lives in the deserts of Africa resembles a fall of some mythical monster.It is a parasite which lives on the roots of other plants.
flower mousetrap
Nepenthes Attenborough, perhaps, be called the most unusual flower in the world, because it feeds on small rodents.Scientists who 14 years ago found that, come now confused.
Conclusion
Our life becomes more colorful and interesting thanks to some unusual things that occur only rarely, but leave vpechtelenie for life.These things may include unusual and above the flowers.
