The most interesting plants in the world - strange, poisonous, beautiful, rare, dangerous: description, photo

The most interesting plants of the world: description, photo

The most interesting plants in the world:

The most interesting plants of the world - Amorphophallus titanica

Amorphophallus titanica - the birthplace of this miracle of nature is Sumatra. Unfortunately, such an interesting specimen is practically never found in nature. People have completely exterminated the plant, and are now trying to increase the amount of Amorphophallus by growing it in specialized botanical gardens. And it bears fruit. With proper and proper care, the plant grows up to 3 meters in height. But all this beauty has one significant drawback - during flowering, the plant emits a fetid odor of rotting flesh. For this reason, locals call the flower the corpse lily.

The most interesting plants in the world - Venus flytrap

The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that feeds on small insects. The bright color serves as a kind of bait for insects; it attracts them from afar and does not allow them to fly past. When an insect approaches, the plant begins to emit a specific smell, which also increases the desire to get closer to the flower. But as soon as the insect lands on the leaves, they close as tightly as possible and do not release the victim. After this, the flycatcher spends 10 days digesting its prey.

The most interesting plants in the world - Victoria Amazonica

Victoria Amazonica is the largest water lily in the world. Although outwardly it looks very fragile, it can withstand weight up to 80 kg. On the outside of the huge sheet there are a large number of ribs that enhance the natural fabric. There are also thorns on the leaves of the plant, which prevent the herbivorous inhabitants of our planet from using it as food. Thorns are a kind of protection, thought out by Mother Nature herself. Another feature of this interesting plant is the slightly curved edges of the leaves. This is what gives it the ability to float well on the surface of the water.

The most interesting plants in the world - Bloody tooth

Bloody tooth is an interesting plant that is nothing more than a mushroom, albeit inedible. It can be found in America, Australia and some European countries. It does not have poisonous qualities, but it should not be eaten. And all because the mushroom has a pronounced bitter taste, which cannot be completely removed even with heat treatment and soaking. But still, people sometimes use it in folk recipes to treat skin diseases. The pulp of the mushroom has antibacterial properties, which helps disinfect small wounds and scratches.

The most interesting plants in the world - Euphorbia obese

Euphorbia obese is a succulent that takes up to 2 years to complete its development cycle. If you want to start breeding it at home, remember that the plant is bisexual. This means that the male and female flowers bloom on two different specimens. After pollination, the plant produces a fruit filled with seeds. When it is fully ripe, it spontaneously explodes and releases its seeds. This interesting plant is pollinated in the standard way - with the help of insects. In nature, the plant grows in rocky areas. Prefers places that are partially shaded from the sun.

Lotus

The sacred flower of the east grows in rivers and lakes. It can be found in ponds with quiet running water, muddy pools and swamps. It grows in different countries; you can admire its beauty in South America, Russia and Asian countries.

In China, the lotus was considered a flower of paradise, where it served as a container for the soul that had departed from the world of people. If in the heavenly lakes a flower exuded a fragrance and did not fade for a long time, then the soul was considered righteous. In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity and rebirth.

The beautiful flower is a perennial plant. Large green oval-shaped leaves can be seen on the surface of the water. The magnificent flower, floating among the leaves, reaches a diameter of 30 cm. It is always turned towards the sun, and thanks to the waxy coating, the flower gives off a pearlescent shine. Lotus has a weak but pleasant aroma. The Lotus flower can be grown in your own pond, on your garden plot.

Strange plants of the world: description, photo

Strange plants of the world:

The strangest plants in the world - Momordica charantia

Momordica charantia is an annual herbaceous vine from the Cucurbitaceae family. This interesting plant is native to Asia. Depending on the place of growth, the name may change. Momordica is often called Chinese pumpkin, bitter cucumber, Indian pomegranate . The plant is unique in that during the ripening process it changes its taste.

When it is completely green, it has a taste similar to the cucumber we are used to. When half-ripe, the plant becomes bitter and begins to emit a pumpkin-like aroma. When it ripens, the flesh turns red and becomes sweet. At the moment, breeders have been able to develop varieties that produce fruit in our latitudes, although the plant feels best in a greenhouse.

Exotic flora: 25 amazing plants

The nature of the World is rich, diverse and amazing. Each continent is filled with extraordinary representatives of the flora, which amaze us with their beauty and unique properties.

I propose to get acquainted with the most prominent representatives of exotic plants.

Exotic flora, Pachira

Pachira

the homeland of pachira . Under natural growing conditions, some species of this plant can be found in the jungles of South and Central America.

Currently, this plant has become very popular in indoor floriculture around the world. However, in indoor conditions pachira almost never blooms.

According to Feng Shui theory, pachira endows household members with health, luck, wealth and prosperity. With the appearance of this plant in the house, positive energy increases, and negative energy sharply weakens, which creates a friendly environment in the family.

Exotic flora, Pachira

Exotic flora, Cavendish (cavendishia grandifolia)

Cavendishia (cavendishia grandifolia)

A low-growing shrub of the heather family, common in the mountainous regions of tropical America.

The genus is named after Lord William George Spencer Cavendish (1790-1858), president of the Royal Horticultural Society of London.

According to The Plant List database, the genus includes 113 species, many of which are epiphytes.

Exotic flora, Cavendish (cavendishia grandifolia)

Exotic flora, Passionflower (Passiflora)

Passiflora

Passionflower - aka passion flower... aka granadilla or just passion fruit.

The name Passiflora comes from the Latin words “passio” - suffering and “flos” (Russian name for “passion flower”). The plant owes this name to the religious figure Giacomo Bosio, who in 1610 described the passionflower as a visual embodiment of the Passion of Christ. The three stigmas of the pestle symbolized the nails with which the feet and hands of Christ were nailed to the cross. The outer crown represented the crown of thorns, the stamens represented the five wounds. The seventy-two coronal threads of the inner crown were taken to be the number of thorns of the crown of thorns. The spear-shaped leaves symbolized the spear that pierced Christ. The pieces of iron found on the reverse side of the sheet were supposed to represent the thirty pieces of silver that Judas received for his betrayal.

There are about 500 species of passion flowers. They mainly live in Brazil and Peru, some in tropical Asia, Australia and one species in Madagascar.

Exotic flora, Passionflower (Passiflora)

Exotic flora, Strongylodon macrobotrys

Strongylodon macrobotrys.

The amazing jade flower is rightfully considered one of the most original and unique plants in the whole world. This evergreen vine of the Legume family prefers to live in tropical forests in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands, reaching a length of up to 20 meters.

Incredibly beautiful inflorescences attract with their beauty during the day, and fascinate at night, as with the onset of darkness they begin to glow, thereby increasing their popularity among tourists.

Unfortunately, this amazing plant is on the verge of extinction and is included in the world list of flowers that need protection.

Exotic flora, Strongylodon macrobotrys

Exotic flora, Erythrina

Erythrina

Tree of the legume family. It is also called Coral Tree or Cockscomb .

Bizarre coral inflorescences, reminiscent of rooster spurs or cockatoo crests, shower the entire plant with bright lights. Translated from Greek, "erythrina" means red, although some species have flowers in shades of orange, yellow, cream, white and even greenish. The corollas of the inflorescences are rich in nectar, dripping like rain. Perhaps that is why in different parts of the world the plant is called the tree with the tears of a child.

The wood of the plant is porous, light and buoyant. Therefore, Pacific Islanders use Erythrina in the manufacture of surfboards, musical instruments and orthopedics.

The seeds of all species of this plant are poisonous. They contain the alkaloid erythroidine, the effect of which on the human body is equivalent to the poison curare.

Exotic flora, Erythrina

Exotic flora, Etlíngera

Etlingera

Or flowering ginger, a perennial herbaceous plant of the Zingiberaceae family, named after the German botanist and physician Ernest Etlinger.

This plant is one of the most beautiful and spectacular. It is called Emperor's Torch, Flame Lily, Torch Ginger, Porcelain Rose, Philippine Wax Flower.

This perennial herbaceous beautifully flowering plant is native to Southeast Asia. It consists of numerous clusters of vertically growing stems, with large and dense leaves. Blooms in the warmer months with large, showy flowers in shades of red, pink and white.

The main habitat of Etlingers is warm countries near the equator. In Russia you can only find it in the southernmost places or greenhouses.

Exotic flora, Etlíngera

Exotic flora, Couroupita guianensis

Couroupita guianensis

A very interesting tree native to South America. Otherwise known as the “cannonball tree.”

The height of the plant reaches 35 meters. Long brushes descend straight from the trunk. During the flowering period, incredibly beautiful wax flowers bloom on them. They are pollinated by bats.

After flowering, the tree produces unremarkable fruits. After eight to nine months, they increase significantly in size (up to 20 cm in diameter) and become like “cannon balls.” When ripe, the fruits fall to the ground with such a roar as if a volley from a cannon was heard.

Exotic flora, Couroupita guianensis

The fruit exudes pulp with many seeds. It is completely edible for animals and is used in veterinary medicine (it is used to rub dogs against scabies).

Kurupita flowers are used in cosmetics due to their wonderful scent. And some parts of the tree are used as an anti-inflammatory and antifungal agent.

Walnut shells are used to make excellent household utensils.

Exotic flora, Couroupita guianensis

Exotic flora, Tacca Chantrieri

Tacca Chantrieri

This rare, charismatic plant is native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is NOT an orchid or lily, although it has similar flowers and grows in similar conditions.

What does this flower remind you of? Bat silhouette? The mouth of a wild animal or an exotic butterfly?

Takka Chantrier , black lily or devil's flower... Many legends and even superstitions are associated with this plant.

The natives made various potions and ointments from its roots and fruits. In Europe, amateur mystics brewed insidious love potions from dried flowers.

Exotic flora, Tacca Chantrieri

Exotic flora, Heliconia

Heliconia

Heliconias are American relatives of the African strelitzia and the cultivated banana (I’ll talk about them a little later).

This herbaceous plant grows in the tropical forests of South America and the mountainous coasts of Southeast Asia. Due to the unusual shape of the flowers, heliconias are called “lobster claw” or “parrot flower”, due to the variegation of colors. And travelers describing the tropical rainforest mention garlands of brilliant purple flowers hanging above their heads, looking like blades covered in blood.

Today, there are at least 230 species and many hybrids of these amazing plants.

Exotic flora, Heliconia

Exotic flora, Gloriosa

Gloriosa

These are climbing herbaceous evergreens. Because of its beauty, the plant is sometimes called flame lily .

As often happens in nature, Gloriosa has absorbed two opposing properties: an attractive appearance that attracts people to touch the flowers and toxicity - an implicit danger to the life and health of humans and animals. However, not everything is so scary... you just need to know the peculiarities of growing gloriosa and the rules for safe handling of it.

Exotic flora, Gloriosa

Exotic flora, Psychotria elata

Psychotria elata

Charming Psychotria grows in the countries of Central and South America (Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Panama). Like any true woman, she is very whimsical and capricious, prefers very delicate weather conditions.

Red “lip petals”, contrary to popular belief, are not a flower. This is a bract - modified leaves of a plant. They serve to attract pollinators - hummingbirds and butterflies. After the pollination process, the once bright and alluring “sponges” very quickly lose their attractiveness and fade into the background so as not to interfere with the formation of fruits.

Currently, due to uncontrolled deforestation of tropical forests, the Enchantress Psychotria is difficult to find in her natural habitat. It is on the Red Book list of endangered species. Efforts to preserve it are of course being made, but in reality this is very difficult and expensive to implement. In a word, perhaps soon kissing beauties will cease to exist, leaving beautiful photos as memories for us.

Exotic flora, Psychotria elata

Exotic flora, Strelitzia

Strelitzia

with Strelitzia for a long time now. This is a very bright and unusual tropical plant, the peculiar flowers of which resemble strange birds.

Strelitzia its name in honor of Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (wife of the English King George Ⅲ).

The homeland of this exotic flower is South Africa (where it is called crane flower). But, thanks to its beauty, the plant has spread to many corners of the world, and in Los Angeles it is so popular that it was proposed to place an image of the flower on the city’s coat of arms.

The juice of the leaves and stems of Strelitzia is toxic, therefore, it is recommended to keep children and animals away from it. At the same time, this plant is widely used in herbal medicine and cosmetology.

Exotic flora, Strelitzia

Exotic flora, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)

We are also very familiar with eucalyptus These are evergreen trees that can grow up to 100 m in height. It grows in the forests of Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, New Guinea and the Philippines. There are more than 700 species of these trees in the world.

Eucalyptus is rightly called a living factory of phytoncides. Its volatile compounds have a detrimental effect on pathogenic microorganisms: staphylococci, streptococci, typhoid bacillus, Trichomonas, dysentery bacillus and many others. Inhalations with the addition of eucalyptus oil help ease breathing, soften and remove mucus.

Exotic flora, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus)

Exotic flora, Amorphophallus titanum (Amorphophallus titanum)

Amorphophallus titanum

Amorphophallus Titanium is native to the tropics of the Indonesian island of Sumarta. It grows in South Africa, Vietnam, India, the Pacific Islands, Madagascar and, curiously, in polluted places.

The height of this plant reaches two and a half meters, and its weight is 75 kg. Commonly it is called “Snake Palm”, “Voodoo Lily”, “Devil’s Tongue”, and because of its unpleasant smell, “Corpse Scent”.

This plant lives for about 40 years, but it can only bloom 3 times.

The underground part of the giant is a tuber weighing up to 50 kg. It is actively used in cooking, especially popular in Japan. Tubers are added to both first and second courses; they are used to make flour for the production of homemade pasta. It is believed that dishes with this plant help eliminate allergies, remove waste and toxins and promote weight loss.

Exotic flora, Amorphophallus titanum (Amorphophallus titanum)

Exotic flora, Rafflesia arnoldii (Rafflesia arnóldii)

Rafflesia arnoldii

This is another representative of the flora of the island of Sumatra. It can also be found on the island of Kilimantan and in Southeast Asia.

Like Amorphophallus titanium, Rafflesia Arnoldi has a strong carrion scent. For this she was nicknamed the corpse lily. The diameter of the flower can reach one and a half meters.

This plant is a parasite in the truest sense of the word. She chooses tropical vines as her host. Once on the bark of the vines (through the migration of animals and gusts of wind), the seeds of the plant begin to slowly develop. Ripening occurs within 9-10 months, and then bud formation takes place for another 3-5 months.

The Rafflesia Arnoldi flower has neither roots nor leaves. The roots are replaced by a comb thread. It is thanks to her that the flower feeds, receiving all the necessary minerals and salts from the vine. The average weight of a flower is 9 kg (the largest specimen reached 11 kg).

By the way, such sabotage does not bring much harm to the vine.

Exotic flora, Rafflesia arnoldii (Rafflesia arnóldii)

Exotic flora, Puya berteroniana

Puya berteroniana

The incredibly beautiful plant Puya Berteroni belongs to the Bromeliad family and is found only in the mountains of Chile. The height of the plant reaches 90-120 cm.

This exotic plant can easily claim the title of queen of the garden. Its amazing flowers of a unique silver-green-bluish hue reach 5 centimeters in width, with bright orange anthers located in the center, creating a spectacular contrast with the petals.

Exotic flora, Puya berteroniana

Exotic flora, Banksia

Banksia

Australian beauty Banksia. Its amazingly shaped inflorescences resemble large fluffy candles that can contain up to four thousand small tubular flowers.

The plant owes its name to the botanist Joseph Banks, who accompanied James Cook on the first expedition and collected a large collection of specimens of Australian plants.

The plant is extremely hardy and unpretentious. With the onset of dusk, Banksia intensely release essential oils, attracting insects, birds and small rodents that pollinate the plant.

It is noteworthy that banksia with the help of fires! The seed capsule is so dense that it bursts only under the influence of high temperatures. Therefore, banksias always wait for steppe fires to release their seeds.

Now the Australian beauty can be found outside her homeland. Because of their attractive appearance, they began to be grown in gardens and greenhouses, and dwarf varieties were bred for indoor floriculture.

Exotic flora, Banksia

Exotic flora, (Hydnora africana)

African Hydnora africana

African Hydnora is one of the rarest representatives of the flora on the planet. Its ground part is presented in the form of a massive flower, which can grow up to 15 cm. Until the plant blooms, in appearance it resembles an earthy-brown mushroom. Over time, the flower blooms, dividing into three large, fleshy petals of red or bright orange.

Gidnora is a kind of predator. During the flowering process, it emits an intense odor (reminiscent of rotten meat), thereby attracting the attention of numerous insects.

Despite its repulsive appearance and disgusting smell, the flower is a real delicacy for animals inhabiting the African savanna, and representatives of tribal peoples traditionally eat it.

Exotic flora, (Hydnora africana)

Exotic flora, Protea artichoke (Protea cynaroides)

Protea artichoke (Protea cynaroides)

Protea is one of the most magnificent and beautiful plants in Africa.

Protea its name in honor of the Greek sea deity Proteus (son of Poseidon).

Among the proteas there are trees up to 20 meters high, but most representatives are shrubs and perennial herbs. Plants like to live in large groups, providing themselves with protection from strong winds and saving the soil from overheating and loss of moisture.

Protea artichoke flowers reaches 30 cm. Local residents call this species a “pot of honey.” The plant received this name due to the large amount of sweet nectar.

Floriculture lovers in many countries around the world successfully grow protea in greenhouses and greenhouses. These original flowers are good for cutting and retain their attractiveness for 2-3 weeks. White proteas are often used in wedding bouquets. They look no less impressive in dried flower arrangements.

Exotic flora, Protea artichoke (Protea cynaroides)

Exotic flora, Heliamphora (Heliamphora)

Heliamphora (Heliamphora)

Heliamphora is another type of insectivorous plant. It grows in Venezuela, Northern Brazil and in the Guiana Plateau area at an altitude of 1000 to 3000 meters above sea level. Low temperatures, high humidity levels and heavy rains that wash away nutrients from the soil create shallow swamps where these amazing plants thrive.

The shape of the heliamphora resembles a jug, the top of which is crowned with a small lid (the so-called nectar spoon), which attracts insects with its aroma. The height of the “jug” can reach 40 cm.

Due to constant precipitation, rainwater accumulates inside the jug, in which insects drown. They roll down the slippery surface into a jug, the inside of which is covered with downward-pointing hairs, and they are unable to get back out.

Exotic flora, Heliamphora (Heliamphora)

Exotic flora, Desert pea (Swainsona formosa)

Desert pea (Swainsona formosa)

Swainson's fair is one of Australia's most famous wildflowers. It is the emblem of the state of South Australia and is considered a symbol of Christmas and New Year in this country.

Swainsona belongs to the legume family and has about 50 species. Despite its wide distribution, picking flowers without special permission and, especially, exporting samples abroad is strictly prohibited.

Exotic flora, Desert pea (Swainsona formosa)

Exotic flora, Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana)

Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana)

Evergreen trees of the Myrtaceae family, whose closest relatives are guava, eucalyptus, myrtle, tea tree and clove tree.

The plant was first discovered in the mountainous regions of Brazil. Today it grows in many subtropical areas, including Georgia, Armenia, Australia and Sicily.

The plant received its name in honor of its discoverer, the Portuguese naturalist Joao da Silva Feijo .

The height of the tree reaches 4 meters. Feijoa blooms in May–June in the Northern Hemisphere and in November–December in the Southern Hemisphere. Beautiful flowers of white and pink shades with numerous stamens abundantly shower the entire tree.

After flowering, fruits with soft and tender pulp are formed on the tree. They are rich in iodine, potassium, copper, phosphorus, trace elements, organic acids and vitamins (C, PP, group B).

Exotic flora, Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana)

Exotic flora, Osteospermum (African/Cape daisies)

Osteospermum (African/Cape daisies)

Osteospermum is one of the most fascinating plants in Africa! Outwardly, it very much resembles our chamomile; the main difference is that the Cape beauty never has a yellow core.

Osteospermum inflorescences is varied: white, yellow, blue and a whole range of purple-pink shades. Depending on the variety, the diameter of the flowers can range from 4 to 10 cm.

Particularly interesting and picturesque are the varieties whose middle part of the petals is rolled into a tube.

Just look at this “alien” miracle!

Exotic flora, Osteospermum (African/Cape daisies)

Exotic flora, banana tree

banana tree

Unexpected... isn't it?

We are all accustomed to seeing banana fruits on our table, but, meanwhile, the banana tree blooms very picturesquely.

This perennial herbaceous plant blooms after 8-10 months of active growth. The inflorescence resembles a large lush bud of purple or greenish shades, at the base of which there are male and female flowers of different sizes.

The banana tree to bloom at night or early in the morning. Wild species are pollinated by bats, while domesticated species are pollinated by birds and small mammals.

Exotic flora, banana tree

Exotic flora, Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

The Venus flytrap is a very picturesque and dangerous plant. The diet of this predator includes: ants, spiders, flying insects and even grasshoppers.

A dangerous trap consists of leaves from 3 to 7 cm, the inner surface of which is covered with hairs. The mechanism of its hunting is very simple: the flytrap slams shut after the unfortunate victim touches the hairs a couple of times. The plant’s reaction is very fast, however, the speed of slamming can vary and depends on lighting, size of prey, humidity and other factors.

The Venus flytrap found in marshy areas along the east coast of the United States (North and South Carolina). And, if you love exotic things on your windowsill, you can also purchase this predatory beauty in florist stores.

Exotic flora, Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)

I hope this topic did not leave you indifferent!

Add the publication to your Favorites to come back again and again for inspiration!

Share your emotions in the comments and add yourself to the Circle so you don’t miss new interesting topics on my blog!

Poisonous plants of the world: description, photo

Poisonous plants of the world:

Poisonous plants of the world - Common wolfberry

Common wolfberry - at first glance it may seem that these are just beautiful berries, some even try to taste them. The scientific name of this poisonous plant is Daphne. The shrub looks very attractive in appearance - dark green leaves and many red, juicy berries. The height of the plant can reach 2 m. The berries themselves are very poisonous, they provoke strong salivation, a burning sensation in the mouth and throat.

And when they enter the gastrointestinal tract, they provoke severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Literally 3 consumed berries can cause death. Even the juice from the berries is harmful to humans - it provokes burns and allergic reactions. If the juice is not quickly removed from the skin, ulcers may develop.

Poisonous plants of the world - Aconite

Aconite - at first glance in the photo, it’s just a beautiful wild flower, which was created to be admired. But those who live in the places where it grows know that it is better to bypass this beauty and not touch it at all. If you try to cut it or simply rub the leaves in your hands, you will thereby provoke an allergy on the skin. And this is the most harmless consequence that can be obtained from contact with this plant.

If its juice gets into an open wound or on mucous membranes, then very soon you will feel a headache, a burning sensation in the stomach and aching in the limbs . True, our ancestors still used the poisonous properties of the plant for their own purposes. They treated arrowheads with its juice, and this helped them paralyze the muscles of animals.

Poisonous Plants of the World - Crow's Eye

Crow's eye four-leaf is a plant that is very often used in folk medicine. Herbalists consider it an excellent remedy in the fight against various neoplasms. But as practice shows, people very often increase their dose of medication, and thereby worsen their condition. A large amount of toxic substances enter the body, and this causes seizures and headaches. Problems with the cardiovascular system may also occur , and this can be fatal.

Poisonous Plants of the World – Rosary Pea

Rosary pea is a very beautiful plant that people use to make decorative ornaments. To be more precise, beads, earrings and bracelets are made from it. Have you already imagined how beautiful it will all look? Before buying such dyes, weigh the pros and cons. Initially, picked peas are very poisonous. They contain abrin poison, which can kill a person in a short time.

Manufacturers of such jewelry claim that they process peas in a special way, which makes them safe for women. But as practice shows, even the special coating wears off over time, and the berries begin to gradually poison the body.

Poisonous plants of the world - Belladonna

Belladonna is another beautiful and at the same time poisonous plant. Many will say that this plant is widely used in medicine. Yes, for example, eye drops are made from it. But the dose of the active substance in them is so small that it cannot harm the body. But if you eat a couple of berries of this poisonous plant, you will probably be very poisoned.

If a small dose of toxic substances enters the body, you will end up with dry mouth and dizziness. If the dose is large, you may experience breathing problems, hallucinations, and very strong convulsions similar to an epileptic seizure. If such symptoms are present, it is necessary to urgently cleanse the stomach and carry out the most thorough cleansing of the entire body. If this is not done in time, death is possible.

Beautiful plants of the world: description, photo

Beautiful plants of the world:

Beautiful plants of the world - Japanese Sakura

Japanese Sakura is something other than the cherry tree we all know. True, unlike the varieties growing on our territory, it is not used as food. The fruits of this beautiful tree do not have good taste, which is why in Japan it is grown exclusively for decorative purposes. The uniqueness of this tree is that it can bloom not only in summer and spring, but also in winter. For the Japanese, sakura is a symbol of their country, because when it blooms, everyone strives to visit the gardens where it grows.

Also, for the wise Japanese, Sakura is direct proof that youth and beauty are not eternal, but fleeting. They have a legend about this beautiful plant. The grandson of the Sun goddess was supposed to marry the eldest daughter of the god Horus. But instead he chose the youngest. Their marriage was approved, but as punishment for disobeying their parents, they made the two lovers ordinary earthly people. For the gods, their love is like a sakura flower, very beautiful, but at the same time has no chance of eternal existence.

Beautiful plants of the world - Chinese Lotus

Chinese Lotus is a perennial plant that thrives floating on water. The color of lotus inflorescences varies - white, red, pink, light burgundy. The flower is unique in that it is always turned towards the sun. The Chinese call it that - the flower of the sun. When the sun shines on the petals of the plant, you can notice a slight pearlescent sheen.

In China, this beautiful plant is considered the guardian of human souls. The Chinese believe that the soul of all righteous people finds peace in these flowers, so that they can continue to enjoy life in peace and quiet. It is believed that if a lotus remains fresh and beautiful longer than usual, it means that the soul of a holy person has entered into it.

Beautiful plants of the world - Peonies

Peonies are a beautiful plant that can be found in our gardens everywhere. Therefore, in most cases we treat it with indifference. But in nature there are specimens that can really surprise. Peonies growing in the subtropics, as well as in America and Asia, have a more developed root system, which contributes to the formation of a larger bud. Such species can grow to a height of more than 1 meter.

Peonies have been valued by people at all times. Medicinal infusions were made from them to treat nerves. People also believed in the magical properties of this beautiful plant. Our ancestors believed that when dried, the plant could protect against evil spirits. Due to this oprichnina, they almost never parted with him.

Beautiful plants of the world – Crocus

Crocus is a very beautiful plant that we associate with the arrival of warmth. These are one of the first flowers to bloom after the snow cover disappears from the ground. There are also varieties that perform well even in slightly sub-zero air conditions. Provided there are no severe frosts, they can bloom until December.

Crocus is also the vibrant spice we know as saffron. More precisely, these are the stigmas of the inflorescence. True, all varieties are not suitable for preparing spices. Breeders developed saffron , and it is used to make the most expensive spice in the world. In the wild, this beautiful plant is distributed in South Asia and the Mediterranean.

Beautiful plants of the world - Dahlia

Dahlia is another plant that is very familiar to us. Gardeners love this flower, which is why it can be seen in almost every garden. Now there are a large number of varieties, but the most popular are terry. They look very attractive and bloom longer. This beauty was brought to Russia by the German ethnographer Ivan Georgi, and the flower was named after him.

Phalaenopsis Orchid

An unusual and very beautiful orchid that can be grown at home on a windowsill is called phalaenopsis. The plant appeared in China about 4 thousand years ago. In nature, this amazing flower can be found in Asia and Australia. A variety of Phalaenopsis species grow in Thailand, India and the Philippine Islands.

In 1752, the phalaenopsis plant was found in the Moluccas Islands in Indonesia. Carl Leinaeus described this flower in his work “Species of Plants” and gave it the name lovely epidendrum (growing on a tree). And in 1825, Karl Blume accidentally found several more plants on an island in the Malay Archipelago. In the dark, he mistook the flowers for night moths. In memory of this misunderstanding, Blume gave it the name Phalaenopsis, which means “butterfly-like.”

This type of orchid belongs to epiphytic plants. They are equipped with aerial roots. With their help, the plant can cling to the bark of trees and receive nutrients from the atmosphere. Phalaenopsis has large, fleshy leaves that are arranged oppositely, and long inflorescences emerge from the axils of the leaves. The flowers of the plant really look like a beautiful butterfly. They can be white, purple, pink and multi-colored.

Rare plants of the world: description, photo

Rare plants of the world:

Rare plants of the world - Red Camellia

Red Camellia - This rare flower is a close relative of the rose. More precisely, this is one of the rare varieties of roses. Previously, these beautiful flowers were distributed throughout China. But their beauty was so attractive that the buds were cut off en masse, which led to the almost complete disappearance of the variety. When roses were on the verge of extinction, the English florist John Meddlemist saw them.

He managed to persuade the owners to sell him a small bush, which he brought home. John managed to root the bush and it even began to produce shoots, which he sold to everyone. True, over time, these specimens also stopped reproducing normally, so at the moment the Red Camellia can only be found in private greenhouses; it will no longer grow in the wild.

Rare plants of the world – Kokyo

Coquio is another rare plant that can be seen in private greenhouses. The birthplace of this natural wonder is Hawaii, and it was here that such beauty was first discovered. But even at the time of discovery, the unique tree was not numerous. Even then, scientists realized that it needed to be protected and propagated. But, unfortunately, they did not succeed, and already in the middle of the 20th century they had to announce that such beauty no longer existed on our planet.

But after 20 years, people again found one copy, although it suffered a disappointing fate. Kokyo died in a fire. After some time, a sprout appeared in this place, which was transferred to the greenhouse and began to be propagated. At the moment, the number of trees with red flowers is increasing all the time.

Rare plants of the world - Clianthus

Cleanthus - back in 1884, this beauty was included in the category of rare plants. Initially, people could not understand the reason for the decrease in the amount of this beauty. The best conditions were created for Klianthus, but it still did not bear fruit. Then we found out that only the sunbird can pollute the plant. Unfortunately, such an insect no longer lives on our planet. Scientists, of course, are trying to dust Clianthus artificially, but this does not give any results. It is likely that very soon this beauty will disappear forever.

Rare plants of the world - Phantom Orchid

Ghost Orchid - Fans of this rare plant know how difficult it is to see it bloom. When the time for flowering comes, one snow-white flower appears on the stem. But it also blooms only so that reproduction becomes possible. True, pollination occurs very rarely, because the plant is on the verge of extinction. The reason for this situation is that only butterflies can do this. And they are known to love rich aromas. But the orchid has such a weak aroma that it does not attract insects. And these butterflies are found more often in Florida, USA.

Rare plants of the world - Black bat

Black bat - the birthplace of the plant is China, Thailand, Burma. True, everywhere this representative of the flora is considered endangered. Takka Chantrier (scientific name) is a very beautiful plant, the flowers can have herbal, burgundy, chocolate, or eggplant colors. Up to 12 buds can bloom on one stem at the same time. But this plant has one significant drawback. The most favorable conditions are important for him. If the plant does not have enough moisture or warmth, it simply does not bloom. It also does not like large amounts of ultraviolet radiation. All this leads to the fact that flowers appear very rarely, and this reduces the likelihood of the formation of new specimens.

Dangerous plants of the world: description, photo

Dangerous plants of the world:

Dangerous plants of the world - Buttercup

Buttercup - we all know this flower under the name night blindness. Often our grandmothers frightened us with the fact that those who pick the yellow inflorescence will definitely go blind. And no matter how sad it was to admit it, they were partially right. This plant is dangerous for humans. If the plant juice gets into the eyes, it will provoke severe vasospasm, and as a result, temporary blindness. The plant also has a detrimental effect on the respiratory system. Upon contact with the juice of the flower, a cough appears, and in particularly severe cases, swelling of the larynx may develop.

Dangerous plants of the world - Oleander

Oleander is a very beautiful, but at the same time dangerous plant for humans. Grows in the tropics and subtropics. There it is used to decorate garden plots. But at the same time, everyone knows one important rule - you need to wear protective gloves and goggles when working near bushes. If the juice of the plant gets into an open wound or on mucous membranes, then the heart rhythm will fail and, as a result, problems with blood pressure. With a large concentration of a toxic substance in the body, death can occur.

Dangerous plants of the world - Hogweed

Hogweed is a plant familiar to many of us. And if earlier it could be found exclusively in abandoned villages, now it is actively affecting large cities. The fact is that this plant is not particularly whimsical, and therefore multiplies quite quickly, infecting more and more new territories. The danger of Hogweed is that it can cause serious burns. And if the plant sap is exposed to sunlight, large blisters may appear. For this reason, the poisonous juice must be immediately washed off the skin with cool running water.

Dangerous plants of the world - castor bean

Castor bean is a dangerous plant that grows in the tropics and subtropics. There it is found both in the wild and in home greenhouses. What is the danger then, you ask? The leaves and stems of the plant are not dangerous to humans; moreover, useful castor oil is extracted from them. But the seeds contain the toxic substance ricin. And if you accidentally swallow the change, it can cause death.

Dangerous plants of the world - Euphorbia

Euphorbia - this type of dangerous plant includes many different specimens. These include cacti, succulents, and ordinary indoor flowers. As a rule, when the leaves are torn off or the stem is damaged, all of them begin to secrete a white liquid, visually similar to milk. It is this juice that is dangerous for humans. If it is swallowed, it will cause severe food poisoning. Upon contact with skin, the juice causes burns.

Dahlia

The dahlia is a delightful, lush flower that gardeners love to grow. Flowers came to Europe from Mexico. The Indians used dahlias as medicinal plants, and used the hollow stems as pipes. Therefore, they gave the flower the name chichipatl, which means “flower with a hollow stem.” The Latin name is dalia, given to the plant in honor of the scientist Anders Dahl. In Russia, the flower was called dahlia (dahlia) after the Russian ethnographer of German origin Ivan Georgi.

Dahlia belongs to the aster family of plants. This genus includes many types of flowers, such as marigolds, asters and sunflowers. Due to the variety of shapes and colors, the dahlia is the main decoration of the flower bed. It blooms from mid-summer to early autumn. This is a large plant with large, bright flowers. Depending on the variety, the flowers are double or single.