The 9 Rarest Flowers in the World, Each Sighting Is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
Jade Vine - Philippines
The jade vine grows in tropical rainforests, is not tolerant of frost, and prefers full sunlight; in many places it cannot survive when planted outdoors. After the South China Botanical Garden introduced it from the Philippines and cultivated it for several years, it only began to bloom in recent years. The flowers are stunning!
Lady's Slipper Orchid - England
The yellow lady's slipper orchid is mainly found in the UK and some other parts of Europe. Because it is rare, it is very expensive and is protected by British law.
Ghost Orchid - Cuba and Florida
The ghost orchid, a spider-shaped flower, is found in Cuba and Florida. It is a finicky plant that only grows under certain conditions, so it is rarely found.
This flower also has a unique characteristic: it has no leaves, which makes it even harder to find.
Chocolate Cosmos - Mexico
The chocolate cosmos comes from Mexico, and its name comes from the chocolate scent that accompanies its blooming. It usually opens at night, and because the flower fades quickly, the local government has passed laws to protect the environment where it grows.
Gibraltar Campion - Gibraltar
This plant was once reported in the news, and it was thought to have gone extinct in 1992, but two years later a faint floral fragrance appeared on the cliffs of Gibraltar, leading to the discovery of a small number of the flowers. With the help of a botanical garden, the Gibraltar campion slowly began to recover.
Parrot's Beak - Canary Islands
The parrot's beak is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, but unfortunately it is also one of the rarest plants. From the Canary Islands, this flower likes sunny places. Its numbers have been declining since 1884, and it is now protected by law in the Canary Islands.
Corpse Flower - Indonesia
The corpse flower is not only one of the rarest plants in the world, it is also the largest flower in the world. If you are lucky enough to see it, remember not to smell it; the scent released by its flower is like rotting meat. It blooms once every 30 to 40 years, so it is extremely rare.
Yoshida Akiko Cookie - Hawaiian Islands
This flower is very rare, with only 23 known plants in the world. It was thought to be extinct in the 1950s, but afterward several plant experts discovered surviving plants, and it was saved as a result.
Arnoldii - Sumatra
Similar to the corpse flower, it is also one of the largest flowers in the world. The scent it gives off is similar to rotting meat, and it exists only in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.