12 Flowers That Look Like Anything But Plants

Not all things we see are what they seem at first glance. Nature specializes in the art of surprising us. And, if we research everything that happens around us, we will conclude that even the plants in our garden or backyard can hide incredible secrets. Some of them, in fact, assume forms capable of surprising even scholars on the subject.

O awesome.club loves all kinds of beauty. Therefore, it brings you 12 types of flowers that, in addition to being beautiful, have extraordinary shapes.

Do hummingbirds not hatch from eggs, but from plants? Well crotalaria cunninghamii, also known as the green hummingbird flower because of its bird-like appearance, is a flower that Aboriginal people use to treat eye infections. Its country of origin is Australia, which, interestingly, does not have hummingbirds. It grows in hot areas and needs a lot of sun and water, but you have to be careful if you want to take it to a foreign country. After all, the species can become an invasive plant.

Wow, maybe it’s not hummingbirds that hatch from plants, but the eggs themselves that hatch from them. In fact, this plant is very appetizing and healthier than a fried egg. It is part of the eggplant family – whose English name, by the way, is eggplant, or “egg plant”. Solanum are really unique in that they are not as plentiful as their purple or black eggplant cousins ​​and only grow once a year in warm temperatures. Therefore, they are often used only as decoration.

This orchid that looks like a flying butterfly is named, “Phalaenopsis”, Originating from the Greek: phalaina (“butterfly”) and opsis (“similar”). That is why it is also known as the “butterfly orchid”. It adapts to internal spaces and should not have direct contact with the sun or wind currents. Outdoors, it grows on tree trunks.

This flower is often considered “a parrot that has petals instead of wings”. It is typical of Asia and even there it is a somewhat “rare” species, growing especially in rural areas. Perhaps, with this form so similar to a parrot, they fly away when we are distracted…

An abundant species in Australia, also called the “flying duck orchid” for its bird-like appearance. Although it is very beautiful, don’t be sad if you don’t have one of these at home. The species attracts many insects, mainly flies. Caleans grow in the Eucalyptus forests common in Australia, in swamps and in high areas where we will certainly not see any ducks, but these beautiful orchids.

This orchid that appears to have a dove sheltered inside is found in Colombia, Ecuador and Panama, where it is considered a national symbol. It grows in the forests and is so beautiful that wildlife traffickers trade it in, which makes it in danger of extinction.

If, in the previous case, the orchid seems to have a sleeping dove in its petals, here it has already taken flight. THE Habenaria radiata is typical of Korea and Japan, being the official flower of the Japanese city of Himeji. It blooms mainly in summer.

If you’re afraid of wasps, don’t panic as this one won’t sting you. After all, it is a flower, not an insect… Even so, be aware, as it attracts drones by its beautiful appearance. THE ophrys bombyliflora can be found in abandoned farmland in countries like Spain, Italy, France and Portugal, where it blooms in spring. The pollen from its tuber often has medicinal uses, which shows that it is not just a beautiful flower.

And just as there is the wasp orchid, there is also the bee orchid. It is found in grasslands, shrubs and forests of Europe. As in the previous case, they bloom in spring. In addition, they attract drones, which mistake them for bees.

Also called “the dancer” because, with the slightest breeze, her petals move as if they were dancing. It is found in Central America, the Caribbean and Argentina. Oncidium are easy to care for and adapt to almost any space in the house. They can be placed near a window that receives sunlight. The species appreciates humidity, has no problems with drafts and, as we mentioned, likes light. And having one at home is worth it. Its colors beautify any environment.

This species that looks like red lips about to kiss can be found in several countries in Central and South America, as it grows in tropical forests. In addition to being excellent as a decoration, psychotria is also used as a remedy for earaches, coughs, and skin irritations. Its fragrance is sweet and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Unfortunately, it is at risk of extinction due to the deforestation of its habitat.

Who would have thought that a monkey-faced flower could be so beautiful? And not because the monkey is not a beautiful animal, but simply because they are totally different species. However, the orchid dracula simia presents this “combination” and is very successful in the countries from which it originates, such as Colombia, Ecuador and some parts of Central America. As is common among orchids, this species does well in cool, shady places.

Do you know or own any of these flowers? Would you like to have any of them? Tell us in the comments section!