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6 Unique Flowers in the World That You Should Know

By Huntsends

In the world of flowers, beauty is an ordinary thing, but with most things in life, beauty often lies in the eyes of the beholder. Flowers are often described as an object that perfectly depicts our feelings and emotions. Also, with the advancements in technology, we are now able to send flowers online to Delhi, Bangalore at the touch of a button. However, today, we will discover some unique flowers in the world, so sit back, relax, grab a drink, and get ready to witness flowers that are bizarre and unfamiliar yet amazingly beautiful.

Monkey Face Orchid (Dracula simia)

This little guy is named "Dracula" because of it's "simia" for its resemblance to primates and two long, fang-like petals. The fuzzy dotted eyebrows, two dark little eyes, beard area, and furry little nose bear striking simian similarities that become even more noticeable when seen from a distance. The Monkey Face Orchid is a rare anomaly, so if you haven't seen one earlier, don't be upset. It is found only in southeastern Ecuador and the cloud forests of Peru at altitudes more than 3,000 feet. It blooms all year round, and has a fragrance like ripe oranges, making it a highly valued addition to any orchid aficionado garden.

Dancing Girls (Impatiens bequaertii)

These beauties are the rarest of flowers around and prove tough to find even for the most resolute plant collector. These tiny flowers native to East Africa come in white and light pink colors, nicknamed for their resemblance to dancing ladies in dresses. The plant is quite petite, growing to approximately one foot across and bear blooms maximum half inches long. These beauties trail and climb, making charming additions to hanging planters where their fabulous and unique flowers can be enjoyed at eye-level. Dancing Girls will root wherever there is soil, and they make lovely indoor plants if you can find one. This flower is also an excellent option for sending flowers in Hyderabad.

Parrot Flower (Impatiens psittacina)

Have you never seen a Parrot Flower before? Don't worry; you're not alone. The parrot flower is a Thailand native and is classified as imperiled and hence not authorized to leave the country. The unique thing about this rare species of balsam is that when you see its side profile, it looks like a cockatoo or parrot in flight! Fun fact is, when pictures of these unique flowers began to travel across the internet, they were ousted as being "manipulated digitally" or Photoshopped because a handful of people had seen one since they are immensely rare in the wild, and it's prohibited to remove them.

Tiger face in Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)

This orchid is one of the three national flowers of Indonesia's, and also known as the flower of charm; the other two are Jasminum sambac and Rafflesia arnoldii. Typically, in nature, the markings and stripings on flowers are developed to either resemble larger animals to petrify predators or mimic the genitals of insects to attract the essential number of pollinators and reproduce. The Moon Orchid's stripes resemble that of a tiger! It makes you ponder what species of animals this lovely flower is attempting to scare off.

Angel Orchid (Zygopetalum rhein)

Named for its miraculous resemblance to an angel carrying a gown, it is one of the gems of the orchid universe. Discovered in 1932, it is native to the Indian grasslands. The Angel Orchid is short in height, just 5 inches, a single heart-shaped leaf sitting flat on the ground. The flowers bloom in clusters ranging from one to five. With the outset of the monsoon season, they are the first kind of orchids to flourish - also a fantastic choice for birthday flower delivery online.

Virgin Mary in Moon Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)

This flower is a coastal-loving orchid coming almost exclusively in white and glitters as if camouflaged in frost when hit by sunlight. Initially, it appears to be a usual Moth Orchid, but on closer inspection, it seems like a teeny carving of the Catholic Madonna is placed inside. You might not know that there is an island named after them because once they were abundant there, unlike today. Located in Eastern Taiwan, the island is called "Orchid Island." With so many options in the online shopping world, you can get these flowers delivered in any part of the world.


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