Growing agave can be an unpleasant task, especially if you expect flowers. Even worse, agaves are monocotyledonous plants, which means that they bloom only once in a lifetime. After the flowers are released, the agave dies.
The lotus became a symbol of resurrection and eternal life for the Egyptians. It was considered a sacred flower that was used, among other things, at funeral ceremonies. Lotus, like some other flowers, can survive years of drought in order to suddenly bloom at the first rush of water.
In 17th century Holland, the highest prices were reached by tulips. They sold at a price higher than gold! According to estimates, one flower was worth the equivalent of up to 2 thousand today's dollars.
What is the oldest flower in the world? According to scientists, this is probably Archaefructus, which flourished in modern China 125 million years ago. Found fossils indicate this.
Flycatchers and other sundews that can "eat" insects do not make a big impression. What about a Nepenthes plant that can even consume a rat? It is found only in the Philippines, creates leaves in the form of glasses with a narrow lid and considered the most carnivorous plant in the world.
An embarrassing mimosa is a flower that honestly earned its name. How else can you describe the flowers that literally hide under the influence of a stronger look? Just touch it or even hit the mimosa to immediately fold its leaves. An unusual protective mechanism attracted the attention of scientists, but so far it has not been possible to determine with certainty what specifically led to its creation.
In the category of the ugliest flowers in the world, the competition is really huge.A deserved place is occupied by some African species that grow absolutely nothing, including Hydnora africana. This is a nasty parasite, like a snake sticking out of the ground.
The oldest plant that has been brought back to life. Buried about 32 thousand years ago, the plant was found by scientists in northeastern Siberia. The giant freezer completed its task, and after heating the fruit to a more affordable temperature, it became possible to get seeds and plant new, white flowers.
Oleander is a popular plant that at first glance does not stand out anything special. Thanks to its decorative qualities, it is grown in many places around the world. This is the official flower of Hiroshima. Why? Oleander was the first plant to bloom in Hiroshima after the 1945 nuclear attack..
