A selection of unusual plants that seem to have been brought from another planet (16 photos)

The title of the coolest designer, of course, belongs to Mother Nature. Everyone can envy her fantasy. Just look at these unusual plants that look as if they were grown on another planet and then brought to us. Would you like to plant such plants in your dacha?

Trachyander





Trachyander is a plant known and loved by many for its amusingly curled upward leaves that look as if they are artificial.

dragon tree



If you make a cut in the trunk of a dragon tree, a sticky red sap (resin) will ooze out. It is often used for medicinal purposes.

Conophytum is a small, unusual-looking succulent native to South Africa and southern Namibia.





Krasivokrudnik



The main decoration of the bush is its incredibly beautiful fruits with shiny skin. The berries have a tart and rather unpleasant taste, so they are not consumed raw. However, they can be used to make wine, sauces and jellies. The fermentation process and the addition of sugar will get rid of the specific taste.

"Walking" palm or Socrates bareroot



The palm tree got its name from its unusual roots, which start several tens of centimeters above the surface of the earth and enter the soil, resembling legs.

African Hydnora



African Hydnora is one of the strangest looking plants on Earth. It is a parasite because it attaches itself to the roots of trees and shrubs, taking away their nutrients. Despite its terrifying appearance, it is often used for medical purposes. Monkeys, foxes and even jackals also like to feast on its fruits.

Crow's crow or doll's eyes



Rafflesia Arnolda



Finding a plant in the jungle that has the world's largest flower is problematic. Rafflesias grow singly, bloom at different times of the year and bloom for no more than four days. Those who managed to admire it in person are truly lucky.

Rose of Jericho



An amazing plant that can literally resurrect from a dried state. The Rose of Jericho goes into a kind of “hibernation” if there is not enough liquid to support life. The photo shows a rose before and after watering.

Giant Sequoia



"Vampire plant" Langsdorfia



Langsdorfia is an extremely insidious plant, as it sucks nutrients from the roots of other plants, entangling them underground with its grayish tenacious shoots.

Puya



The plant can reach up to 15 meters in height.

The King Protea is the national flower of South Africa.



Protea cynaroides is adapted to survive fires thanks to its thick underground stem, which contains many dormant buds. They will produce new growth after the fire.

Pollia condensata is an African plant whose berries have a metallic sheen.



Pollia condensata holds the title of one of the most vibrant and colorful plants in the world.

Giant aloe



Lithops