In the tropical forests of Latin America, one of the most coveted flowers grows among lovers of exoticism in the plant world. This is psychotria elataan incredibly ephemeral plant that modifies its structure to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. In fact, its exuberant red lips are two bracts (leaves that grow from the peduncle of the flowers) that serve to attract pollinators and protect the true flowers, hidden inside. However, it is not the only extraordinarily strange flower in the area. In these lines, three specimens of calceolaria uniflora. Originally from Tierra del Fuego, capable of surviving in extreme climates, it was discovered by Charles Darwin in the 1930s.
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© GETTY IMAGES‘Be careful with the flower: it bites! This is Nepenthes Rajah, a giant carnivorous plant
In the forests of Borneo, at about 3,000 meters above sea levelgrows the nepenthes rajah, a carnivorous plantknown as ‘the Giant’ for its size (about 40 centimeters high by 20 wide) and voracious appetite. Not only does it attract insects, but it can also be a deadly trap for small reptiles, like lizardsin extreme cases.
© GETTY IMAGESThe exotic orchid that competes for the position of the most beautiful flower in the world
Although it is considered that the rose is the most beautiful flower on the planetorchidologists claim the presence of orchids on the podium of floral beauty. It is not an easy decision, because There are around 20,000 species divided into 800 genera. In the image, the coelogyne mayeriana, one of those appreciated since it was discovered in 1877.
© GETTY IMAGESThe change of colors of the trees in Japan, one of the greatest spectacles of Nature
The Japanese have a word to define the colors of the trees in autumn: ‘koyo’. The changing hues of the leaves before falling are highly prized in the Land of the Rising Sun for their beauty and deep cultural significance. The annual transformation of the landscape attracts multitudes of tourists who They tour parks, mountains and temple gardens to admire this gift of nature hypnotized. The cities of Tokyo and Kyoto They attract many visitors for their famous “koyo” viewpoints. There the trees They exhibit impressive shades: while the ginkgo leaves look bright yellow, in the coastal park of Hitachisome 40,000 kochia plants turn a special red, creating a unique sight.
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