Amazing - nearby! It would seem that everything around is so familiar and ordinary that there are very few things around that can strike the human imagination. In fact, the craftswoman Nature painted a lot of paintings with a magic brush and created countless beautiful creations, randomly scattering them all over the world.
Therefore, anywhere in the world there is always the possibility of seeing a miracle - fantastic and extraordinary. Amazing animals and plants delight, delight and make you talk about yourself.
Eucalyptus - one of the highest plants on the planet.
Australia's tallest tree, an evergreen skyscraper reaching a height of 100 meters, is eucalyptus. Outlandish giant, competing in size with Lebanese cedar and American sequoia, only for its impressive height deserves attention. The growth rate of this handsome man is ahead of the fouling of its trunks with a bark, which often hangs on older trees in the form of rags. Only in the first year of life a young tree reaches 2-2.5 meters in height. Its leaves are turned parallel to the falling rays of the sun, so the eucalyptus forest is always bright and comfortable for the life of other plants. During droughts characteristic of the local climate, the tree is forced to dump foliage for its own salvation.
Rainbow Eucalyptus - an unusual creation of Mother Nature
Against the background of the varieties of its tall counterparts, rainbow eucalyptus stands out - an unusual tree, the bark of which is decorated in all colors of the rainbow.
This plant in a motley outfit is often mistaken for the abstract creation of the artist’s brush. At a young age, the eucalyptus bark has a green color, over the years it darkens, saturated with blue, violet, burgundy and orange shades, the alternation of which creates a special festive pattern. Unusual coloring was the reason for the cultivation of these trees for decorative purposes, although their natural qualities also deserve special attention. They are not tolerated by pests, these handsome men practically do not get sick. You can meet amazing plants in the Philippine Islands, Papua New Guinea, or Indonesia.
Gidnora - African Carnivore Predator
The amazing properties of a plant called hydnorum - a little-known African predator - constantly cause genuine interest of biologists. This flower grows in Africa and Madagascar, but it is quite difficult to meet. Reminiscent of a mushroom with thick and fleshy petals with bristles, it leads a parasitic lifestyle.
The roots of the flower, which are underground stems, go far and deep to the sides. Having discovered a plant growing nearby, hydorn firmly braids the victim, sticking to its roots, and in this way parasitizes. An African predator comes to the surface only with sufficient rainfall; this can happen every few years. The flower blooms gradually, and only after pollination does the plant unfold completely. The smell is not very pleasant, similar to rot, which attracts a significant number of insects, which are the main food. Despite its disgusting appearance, hydnor is effectively used by animals and the local population as a food, as well as a medicine for the treatment of the cardiovascular system.
Lithops are the most amazing plants in the world.
Lithops ("living stones") are also representatives of the flora of hot Africa and the most amazing plants in the world. Outwardly, they resemble cobblestones with a diameter of about 5 centimeters, which is an unusual way of disguising in the sultry desert sands.
The plant has two fleshy leaves and a short trunk, smoothly turning into the root and leaving in search of moisture deep underground. In the autumn period, the silent “stone” picture is revived by yellow, white, pink flowers, distinguished by bright tassels.
Bloody tooth
On planet Earth, in the vicinity of the beautiful representatives of the flora, there are such amazing plants of the world that should beware of in order to avoid possible negative consequences. For example, a deceptively pretty mushroom is a bloody tooth.
Outwardly similar to a delicious dessert or chewing gum with a strawberry flavor, it is extremely toxic. The droplets of red liquid on a velvety white surface resemble blood, although in reality this plant itself produces this secret through its pores. The mushroom feeds on soil juices and insects, attracted by a cunning bait - the very blood-red liquid. Thanks to the bright veins, the mushroom, whose height is 2-3 centimeters, is clearly visible against the background of foliage and dry needles.
Dancing tree
There are amazing plants in tropical Asia; one of them is Desmodium rotating (aka “telegraph plant”). Reaching a height of 1.2 meters, with elliptical leaves and small flowers gathered in a brush, it can dance. This bewitching action, causing joy and surprise, occurs under the influence of sunlight.
Lateral leaves begin to move along a certain trajectory, for half a minute the tops describe a complete ellipse. The rotation has a jerky character and resembles the messages transmitted by
Morse code , which gave the flower a second name. At night, the plant sleeps, gaining strength for the next charming dance.
Amazing Plants - Candy Trees
The dream of every child is an unlimited number of sweets and goodies, and even on tree branches! - it turns out, reality. Like the other most amazing plants in the world, this tree with bizarrely oblong-shaped fruits resembling caramels to taste, as if it came from a fabulous country. In the people it is called candy, and among botanists it is called Sweet Govenia.
Fragrant berries, the taste of which strongly resembles barberry, can be eaten directly from the branches, so it is not surprising that they serve as the basis for jams and jams, juices and tinctures, compotes and syrups. Wine from the fruits of a candy tree has healing properties, having a beneficial effect on the body. In Tibet, govenia was considered a cure for all diseases; this plant has long been valued in Babylon and India. Since the 17th century, it has been specially grown in Russia in pharmacies' gardens, as directed by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Eating fruits helps not only enjoy a pleasant taste, but also defeats anemia, prevents blood clots, inhibits oxidative processes, restores vascular elasticity, removes toxins from the body and revitalizes damaged cells. Along with the mass of useful properties of govenia, strewn with bright red “lollipops”, it is incredibly beautiful. In spring, this huge tree is covered with golden inflorescences that spread an amazing aroma, while autumn allows you to fully enjoy the colorful foliage of the plant. No wonder the
candy tree worthily represents the amazing plants of Russia.
The most famous mega water lily
Victoria Amazon - the world's largest water lily and the most popular greenhouse culture. Its leaves reach a diameter of 2.5 m and can withstand weight up to 50 kilograms. The outer surface of the plant is green and is covered with a waxy coating that repels excess moisture.
The lower part has a purple-red color and is equipped with a net of studded ribs that protect against herbivorous fish and accumulate air bubbles to hold on the water surface. During the season, the water lily is capable of producing about 50 leaves, which grow and occupy a significant surface of the reservoir. This negatively affects the growth of other representatives of the flora due to lack of sunlight. Victoria Amazonian flowers are located under water and bloom for 2-3 days once a year. This happens exclusively at night above the water surface; with the onset of dawn, the flowers return to the underwater kingdom. In the open state, the buds reach a diameter of 20-30 centimeters. On the first day, the petals are inherent in white, on the second - pink, on the third the flowers turn dark raspberry or purple. The plant, named after Victoria, Queen of England, is common in the Amazon, Brazil, and is found in the waters of Guyana, which flow into the Caribbean Sea. In natural, natural conditions, it is able to live up to 5 years.