A grand roundup of rare plants: few people have seen more than 3 kinds
The first kind: Mahonia
Mahonia, the whole plant can be used as medicine, with the roots, stems and leaves having notable medicinal effects. Its uses number more than ten, but Chinese people care about good omens, so they gave it the number "ten," a number symbolizing completeness.
The second kind: Naked Man Orchid
The Naked Man Orchid, also known as the Italian Man Orchid or the Pyramidal Monkey Orchid, is a species in the genus Orchis of the tribe Orchideae. The shape of this flower resembles a naked hanging man, and because it has the effects of stopping diarrhea, relieving flatulence and boosting virility, it has been heavily harvested, making it an endangered plant.
The third kind: Monkey Face Orchid
The Monkey Face Orchid has the scientific name "Dracula simia." "Dracula" means "Dracula," that is, the famous vampire, because this orchid grows two long fang-shaped petals; and "Simia" means "monkey," because the shape of this orchid resembles a monkey's face. This flower can bloom in any season, and the scent it gives off is similar to that of ripe oranges.
The fourth kind: Hooker's Lips
Hooker's Lips is named for its shape, which closely resembles sexy, alluring lips, and grows in the tropical rainforests of some countries in Central America and South America. This plant evolved this shape in order to attract pollinating insects such as hummingbirds and butterflies, and people affectionately call it "Hooker's Lips."
The fifth kind: Sandbox Tree
The Sandbox Tree is also called the iron watermelon. Its fruit rind is hard, its flesh is sticky, it has an odd smell, and its taste is poor. Its outer shell is even harder than a coconut shell and requires a saw to cut open. Importantly, it is somewhat dangerous: after the iron watermelon matures, it will explode on its own! Its power can kill or maim small birds. In addition, the sap released by the Sandbox Tree can be used directly as automobile fuel.
After seeing these, one cannot help but marvel at the masterful craftsmanship of nature, its wonders and oddities, and all kinds of bizarre plants. So how many kinds have you seen?