by Bored Panda
The flower, as a reproductive organ, evolved with one primary purpose in mind – to attract pollinators like insects or birds. This function has driven their astounding evolutionary explosion of distinct colors and shapes, some of which have even come to resemble various recognizable figures, plants or animals.
The colors of these flamboyant orchids attract insects and birds, signaling that these flowers are full of tasty nectar. Their shapes, on the other hand, often evolve to attract or accommodate specific pollinators while dissuading parasites or other, less desirable pollinators. Some flowers are more welcoming to bees, while others are perfect for hummingbirds or different insects.
Their stunning colors and biodiversity have attracted another type of creature as well – us. Orchid lovers value flowers like these for their resemblance to other recognizable objects which, while coincidental, is still definitely entertaining!
Monkey Face Orchid (Dracula Simia)
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Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)
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Naked Man Orchid (Orchis Italica)
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Hooker’s Lips (Psychotria Elata)
Dancing Girls (Impatiens Bequaertii)
Laughing Bumble Bee Orchid (Ophrys bomybliflora)
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Swaddled Babies (Anguloa Uniflora)
Parrot Flower (Impatiens Psittacina)
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Image credits: Bruce Kekule
Snap Dragon Seed Pod (Antirrhinum)
Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana Major)
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Orchid That Looks Like A Tiger
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Happy Alien (Calceolaria Uniflora)
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Angel Orchid (Habenaria Grandifloriformis)
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Dove Orchid Or Holy Ghost Orchid (Peristeria Elata)
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Orchid That Looks Like A Ballerina
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White Egret Orchid (Habenaria Radiata)
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Darth Vader (Aristolochia Salvadorensis)
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Comments
Dear Friends,
I have seen what you have tried to reply all such funny things with rare pictures....
Our Nature can manifest any thing and our imagination is with out end also....
Sohiniben.
I would, Luke but I wouldn't want Sohini's lovely post to get pulled...yanked...deleted. ;)
Don't make me post your lemon, Luke. LOL
UNBELIEVABLE! I wonder if this was from some form of genetic engineering.
Hooker Monkey
These are so awesome, can't wait to share with all my friends. Nature is so amazing...can tell they were created by the same creator or creators or creating forces of all things, for sure. Thanks for this totally awesome share, and thanks Feather for adding to it.
Those are amazing, Sohini...here is another one...
It's called a slipper flower but we always called it a lady's purse.
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