Orchids That Look Like Something Else
We can all agree that the most beautiful and unusual flowers on earth are the orchids. There are so many different colors and shapes, it can make your head spin, and some of them went so far as to look as if imitating animals. Discover them below!
There are over 20 000 different species in the family of orchids (Orchidaceae). They live everywhere, except in the deserts and glaciers, but the most impressive forms are found in the tropical areas.
A good part of the tropical orchid lives in trees, between the branches of the trees. These orchids are called epiphytes. They have greenish-blue roots. In fact, because they live in trees, their root system in itself has chlorophyll, hence the process of photosynthesis can be carried out independently. Also, these orchids are very popular and are often used as houseplants. However, many species are endangered, thus leaving them to continue to be a nice decoration in their natural habitat is crucial.
Caleana major (The flying duck)
This orchid can be found only in eastern and southern Australia.
Dracula simia (Monkey orchid)
This orchid looks like a little monkey. You’ll find them if you ever set out to go to South America, specifically in Ecuador or Peru and at altitudes of over 1000 meters.
Orchis italica (Italian orchid)
When you look at one little flower of this orchid, it looks like a naked man, as it is also called. It grows in the Mediterranean, so it is possible to find it in southern Croatia. By no means it should not be picked because it is an endangered species and strictly protected by the law.
Habenaria radiata (Pecteilis radiata)
This orchid, which looks like a heron in flight, can be found in Asia, specifically in China, Japan and Korea.
