Monkey-faced orchid-dracula orchid
Dracula orchid is also called "monkey-faced orchid" or "monkey-faced little dragon orchid" because its flower pattern is similar to that of monkeys. This grotesque orchid is only found in humus in the semi-shade under mountain forests in southeastern Ecuador and southeastern Peru1000-2000m.
Dracula orchids are also called "monkey-faced vampires" because two petals of Dracula look like two fangs of vampires.
Pink "Bird"-Pink Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is a famous cut flower plant. Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic orchid with single stem, short stem and large leaves. It has one or several flower stems, arches and big flowers. It is named after its shape like a butterfly. Its beautiful flowers and bright colors are the treasures of tropical orchids and have the reputation of "Orchid Queen".
There is a bird with a nose, eyes and mouth in the flower. It protects flowers and nectar. Or, it seems that a bird fell into the flower and was trapped.
I don't know why the pink Phalaenopsis is like this, but I thank nature for creating such a lovely little orchid.
Egret-like Orchid —— Japanese Egret Grass
Japanese heron is also called Egret Orchid because it looks like an egret. Native to Korea and Japan, it belongs to Orchidaceae, with white flowers, pedicels 20-50 cm high and underground stems. Heron is one of the most famous endangered wild orchids in Japan. Its design is like an egret flying high, hence the name.
No wonder some people describe it like this: "A group of egrets are flying all over the sky, playing freely and singing. You chased me out of the forest and watched it again and again. "
Revealing the Fragrant "Big Red Lip"-Lipflower
It is named "Lip Flower" because of its sexy and charming appearance. This plant is bright red and has a strange shape, which makes people marvel at the magic of nature.
The red part of the lips is actually not a petal, but a bud bag. This plant is bright red and has a strange shape. It seems to have undergone strict treatment, but what is certain is that its charming lips are born. They do exist in the rainforests of Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and other Central and South American countries. Lipflower has evolved into a shape that is now used to attract pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. Interestingly, their bracts "kiss" for a short time and disappear immediately after flowering.
Unfortunately, this unusual flower has become an endangered species due to uncontrolled logging.
Cursed snapdragon
Snapdragon is a perennial herb. Plant height is 20-70cm, and leaves are oblong and lanceolate. As the name implies, snapdragon blooms just like goldfish swimming in the water. But you know what? Behind their beautiful appearance, there is a terrible "curse" that they grow on the Mediterranean coast of southern Europe and North Africa, perhaps because they are too beautiful to be cursed: once the snapdragon withers and becomes a capsule, the beautiful goldfish will become a terrible skeleton.
In fact, this terrible skull shape is formed by plants in order to spread seeds better-when the capsule of snapdragon breaks, the pericarp that forms the ovary after the fruit matures will not separate, but a hole is broken in each chamber to spread seeds, which just forms a terrible skull shape.
At the same time, it is also a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, which has a certain curative effect. It can also be used to extract oil.
The "Baby" in Baby —— An Gulan
An egg that gave birth to life opened the gap. However, what is announced here is not the birth of an egg-laying animal, but the beginning of an orchid. Angula's petals are about to unfold, and the waxy petals are thick and thick. As the sepals divide gently and slowly, the yellow lip in the middle is exposed, and the vibrant stamen column is actually like a baby in a human baby.
This exotic orchid is found in the tropical cloud areas of Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru at an altitude of1400-2500m. It has beautiful big flowers, but the petals are not all open, just like the world-famous tulip, so it has won the reputation of "tulip vanilla". For orchid growers, successfully planting orchids is their ultimate dream.
"Messenger of Peace"-Holy Spirit Orchid
In this pink Phalaenopsis, there are also "small animals" in the Holy Spirit Orchid, but not just a "bird head", but a whole "bird"! To be precise, it is a "pigeon". Its flower shape is like a bowl, and the stamen column and lip together become a "dove of peace"!
Because of its unique charm, some lawless elements dug it out of Panama's origin, which led to the extreme danger of Panama. In order to save the dove orchid and prevent it from extinction, Panamanian environmental protection organizations also launched a sponsorship program. The dove orchid has been listed on the endangered species list, and trading is prohibited worldwide.
"Happy Aunt"-Bao Hua
Some people say that they look like "happy aunts selling sugar". It is understood that some local birds especially like to eat the white "sugar" part, which is a good thing, because this is the pollination strategy of "Happy Aunt".
There are many strange things and many coincidences in nature. Nature is so wonderful that different people may have different performances in their eyes. As long as you have a pair of eyes that are good at observing and discovering, maybe everything will be different.
Good thing, because this is the pollination strategy of "Happy Aunt".
There are many strange things and many coincidences in nature. Nature is so wonderful that different people may have different performances in their eyes. As long as you have a pair of eyes that are good at observing and discovering, maybe everything will be different.