The Mauna Kea silversword (the flower of patience)

The Mauna Kea silversword (the flower of patience) is a really special plant that grows only in Hawaii. It’s part of the same family as sunflowers and daisies (the Asteraceae family), but it looks completely different. The plant has these long, pointy …

This Strange Plant Has Flowers with Petals Shaped Like Hummingbirds

When Redditor  Octopus Prime  posted this photo of an unusual looking plant, the internet caught fire. In the palm of someone’s hand, what appears to be an origami hummingbird is actually a flower. Instantly, everyone was wondering where this plant came …