Craziest Flowers in the World
#15 Erythrina coralloides
This flowering species of tree is also known as the "Naked Coral Tree." The vibrant coral orange flowers are absolutely stunning!
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Erythrina coralloides
This flowering species of tree is also known as the "Naked Coral Tree." The vibrant coral orange flowers are absolutely stunning!
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Dracunculus vulgaris
Called the Snake Lily, Dragon Arum or Voodoo Lily, it may have a creepy name, but this is one gorgeous flower!
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Barringtonia asiatica
Also known as the Sea Poison Tree, but don't worry, it's not really poisonous. Even cooler than this fiber-optic looking flower is the fruit that follows it -- it's box shaped!
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Stapelia grandiflora
This beautiful flower feels almost fuzzy to the touch and it's unique coloration makes it a favorite among the insects that help it pollinate.
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Tricosanthes
While this flower greatly resembles a shredded piece of paper, it's got its own unique beauty and delicacy. In the winter months, these flowers will produce little red berries.
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Heliconia
Would you believe this flower's relative is the banana? This species is cultivated for its use as a decorative flower in arrangements.
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Cockspur Coral Tree
We love the way the folds of this flower seem to be unending -- where does it start? Great color too, very vibrant flowering tree.
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Bolivian Fuschia
Just like regular fuschia plants, this one blooms upside down, but these blossoms put regular fuschia's to shame!
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Double Pink Fuschia
Wow, this is one that's definitely hard to beat. Beautiful shape and the colors are simply amazing!
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Fly Orchid
Is that a bug? Nope, it's an actual species of orchid with a flower that looks remarkably like a bug.
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The Hay Ball
This is definitely one of the strangest flowers we've ever seen. Known as the "hay ball," the inside is completely hollow!
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Pink Puya
We love the combination of pinks and blues in this extraordinary flower! Very cool, just wish they could grow in North America.
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Celosia
This strange flowering plant, also called cockscomb, comes in a neon variety of colors. Some varieties are used as bedding plants, while others grow in excess of 3 feet in height! The blooms feel almost straw like to the touch.
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Corpse Flower
This enormous flowering plant may look pretty, but don't get too close. It gives off an extremely offensive odor that is likened to rotting carrion. Just yuck!
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Rafflesia
Known as the world's biggest flower, the largest specimens will grow 3 feet across. Unfortunately, this one's a stinker too. It gets it's nickname "corpse plant" for a reason. When it blooms, it smells like rotting meat. Way to spoil a good thing, Mother Nature!
