The plants have funny shapes to scary

Look for species of human skulls, funny monkey faces or scary monster claws .

In life, there are oddly shaped plants, named after their shapes. When looking at these exotic plants, they can make people feel interesting but sometimes make you feel scared.

1. Dragon flower tree has skull shape

Antirrhinum - also known as dog snout or dragon flower ( Antirrhinum or snapdragon ) is a fairly common plant species in Western gardens. True to its name, the flower part of the tree when still fresh has a very similar shape to the dragon's head.

But that's when the tree alive. When the tree dies, the flowers wither and the remains of the tree can cause confusion for many people, because they have a shape similar to the skull.

Dragon flower tree is also associated with many meanings and legends. In ancient times, people often planted dragon flowers in the garden because they thought they had supernatural powers, could protect their families from scammers, curses or magic.

Besides, there are rumors about who eat dragon flowers can be a few years younger. There is no stopping there, there are people who still have the concept, carrying dragon flowers in them can make women become attractive and beautiful.

However, the truth about the mystery of whether the dragon flower bearer with me becomes charming, eating dragon flowers with young children really is not yet verified.

2. Monkey Face Orchid (Monkey Orchid)

Monkey face orchids or "Lan Lan" with scientific name is Dracula simia . "Dracula" is a genus in orchid species but the two long spurs of the sepals look like vampire fangs in fantasy films, "simia" is a monkey in Latin. This orchid was named in 1978 by botanist Luer.

Monkey orchids can bloom in any season of the year.

This orchid species was discovered in southeastern Ecuador and the Peruvian border. It grows at an altitude of 1,000 - 2,000m above sea level.

"Zoology" blooms year-round and has a citrus-like scent. Although there are many places where transplants and "Lan Lan" flowers are grown , this flower is still very rare.

3. Black bats

Just like dragon flowers, black bat flowers are named after the special shape of flower buds - a hanging bat sleeping. The blooming flowers can grow to a length of more than 30cm, with flower fringes longer than 70cm.

This flower is called science Tacca Chantrieri .

This flower can be found in tropical regions of Austrlia, Southeast Asia and Africa.

This is a rather exotic flower with a deep purple attraction. In South America, it is considered a noble flower because of its beauty. In nature, when faced with favorable conditions like in some tropical forests of China, black bat flowers can grow to over 90cm.

4. Demon's claw grass

The grass has a claw-like shape of monsters that are usually only seen in horror movies. Devil's claws can stick to clothes whenever people come and touch.

Harpagophytum is called " Harpagophytum" , or " spider wood" . Originated in South Africa but they are found in Arizona (USA).

The husk of this grass is designed to cling to an animal or a passing person. Along with the movement, the demon claw grass will inadvertently be crushed and help release the seed.

Despite its ugly shape, this is a potential grass used for medicinal purposes. In South Africa, for a long time people used demon claw grass to make fever-reducing medicines, reduce pain, treat diseases such as gastritis, cholecystitis, nephritis . Europeans applied demon claw grass to the evidence arthritis. In addition, with quite flexible characteristics, indigenous people also use demon claw grass in knitting.