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4 Orchids That Look Like Monkeys
21.05.2024 - 08:13 / balconygardenweb.com / Raul Cornelius
Have you ever heard of an orchid that looks like it’s staring right back at you with a monkey face? It’s not a joke! These quirky orchids, called Monkey Orchids, are real, and they’re pretty fascinating. So, buckle up and get ready to learn more!
Botanical Name: Dracula simia or Dracula gigas
The Monkey Face Orchid is exactly what it sounds like – a flower that resembles a monkey’s face! This quirky orchid is native to the cloud forests of South America and has petals that form little monkey eyes and a grinning mouth.
Nicknamed the “Dracula Monkey” because of its scientific name (Dracula simia!), it even has a faint citrusy scent.
Botanical Name: Orchis simia
The Monkey Orchid is pretty cool too. Its pink or reddish flower has a lobed lip that kind of looks like a monkey’s body with dangling arms and legs. It’s quite rare, though, and a bit shy–its habitat is limited to just a few spots in Britain.
So, next time you’re out for a hike in the UK, keep an eye out for this little monkey hanging around!
Botanical Name: Orchis italica
The Italian Orchid, also known as the Naked Man Orchid, might make you do a double take. Its clusters of pink or white flowers have a labellum (the bottom petal) that looks suspiciously like a tiny naked figure.
You might mistake it for a man or a monkey. Perhaps something else. But it’s really cool. If you like this one, you’ll love these orchids that look like animals.
Botanical Name: Oncidium cebolleta
The Dancing Lady Orchid isn’t just any pretty flower – it’s a mini showstopper! These orchids, with the scientific name Oncidium by the way, have blooms that look like a ballerina in a flowing skirt.
They come in all sorts of colors, from yellow to brown, and some even have a sweet fragrance. Many of them
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