The largest root system is found in plants of arid regions, deserts and semi-deserts.
Their roots penetrate deep into the ground to reach nearby underground water sources, or extend far wide to take advantage of the little rainfall that falls in the desert.
Let's look at a few examples of the length of the roots of desert plants.
Central Asian shrub mimosa -7 m;
Alfalfa sowing - over 15 m;
Camel thorn - more than 20 m.
Which plant holds the record for the largest root? It turns out that this is an apple tree growing in the porous soils of Nebraska in America. Its roots penetrated to a depth of 1068 m! And if you take the entire root and add all its own small roots to it (you get the total length of the root), then its length will be calculated not in meters, but in kilometers. For example, for a 4-month-old winter rye plant it is 619 km. One of the Finnish botanists in 1954 calculated the total length of the roots of a hundred-year-old pine tree - about 50 km.
DID YOU KNOW?..
That carrots, beets, radishes are also roots, only roots that have changed their appearance because reserve nutrients have been deposited in them. What caused the roots to grow so wide? Otherwise, these roots are called root vegetables. By the way, root vegetables are the heaviest roots. In November 1978, the Nedelya newspaper reported, for example, about a giant fodder beet grown by a Tajik farmer. Its weight is more than 20 kg!
TRUNK
The largest plants are trees of the genus Eucalyptus, found in Australia. They can reach 130 m in height with a trunk thickness of 10 m (compare: the height of a 10-story building is 30 m).
In size, eucalyptus trees are slightly inferior to mammoth trees - sequoias. The maximum height of these giants of the American continent is judged by measurements made in the last century on a fallen trunk of a unique tree in Sequoia National Park (USA). This tree, called the “father of forests,” measured 120 m from base to top. Now botanists consider the maximum height of living specimens of evergreen sequoia to be 110 m 33 cm. It was with this accuracy that a specimen was measured in Humboldt Sequoia Park in California. He was discovered in 1964 and given his own name "Howard Libby".
Brown algae successfully competes with terrestrial plants in size. Some authors estimate its maximum length at 300 m, while others more modestly estimate it at only 70 m. It is possible that past sailors mistook such algae, wriggling in the water depths, for a giant sea serpent, often mentioned in sea legends. The largest trunk in the world is found in the European chestnut tree. This tree grows on Mount Etna in Sicily, according to measurements in 1845 it had a girth of 64 m (about 20.4 m in diameter).
SHEET
In Southeast Asia, palm trees from the genus Corypha grow on the island of Sri Lanka. The blades of the fan-shaped leaves of Corypha reach 8 m in length and 6 m in width. One such sheet can cover half of a volleyball court. They are used to make beautiful and durable umbrellas and painted fans. Corypha is also famous for its inflorescences - they are the largest in the world - 14 m long and 12 m wide.
The Brazilian palm Rafia Tedigera has even larger leaves. On a petiole 4-5 m long, a giant “feather” sways, more than 20 m long and almost 12 m wide. If you place such a leaf vertically on the ground, it will rise higher than a 6-story building. A strong fiber is extracted from the raffia petiole, which is used to make brushes and hats.
DID YOU KNOW?..
That the spines of a cactus are its leaves? Victoria Amazonskaya, a relative of our white water lily (water lily), also became famous for its large leaves. It is because of the unusual
of leaves and this aquatic plant is grown in many botanical gardens in different countries. Victoria's leaf will withstand not only a small child, but also a schoolchild. He will feel on it just like in a real boat. And some leaves do not go under water with a load of about 50 kg. Moreover, the Victoria sheet does not sink, even when its entire surface is covered with an even layer of sand up to 80 kg. This is how much a tall adult man weighs! The round leaves of Victoria are usually no more than 2 m in diameter, but they are still giants!
Victoria's flowers are also famous. When its buds bloom, it is reported on local radio. It is in the evening that its snow-white flower opens. It is very large, up to 40 cm and smells nice. By morning its petals turn pink and close. The closed flower falls into the water. By the next evening it opens a second time. Now its petals are already painted in lilac-pink tones. During the second night it gradually darkens, and by morning it closes again and goes under water again. Now forever! Few people manage to see such a short-lived Victoria flower!
Velvichia amazing, growing in the deserts of Africa, has only two leaves in its entire life. Its leaves reach a length of 2-3 m. A giant specimen is described with leaves 6 m 20 cm long and 1 m 80 cm wide! Velvichia is famous and interesting for its stump-like stem. The stem can reach 1 m, and according to other sources - 4 m in diameter. This stem gradually grows in thickness over tens and even hundreds of years.
FLOWER
Another giant is Amorphophallus titanica, growing in tropical rain forests. He reached an extraordinary height - 2 m 42 cm! Because of the disgusting smell, workers caring for him wore gas masks and changed their clothes after work.
And now about the smallest flowers. In central Europe, the naked hernia is found. This plant is only 5-15 cm high, and the flower is only 1 mm! But the smallest flowers of duckweed and rootless wolffia (an aquatic plant) are less than 0.5 mm. Despite their microscopic size, duckweed and wolffia cover areas of reservoirs with a continuous green carpet.
FRUIT
Large fruit from the Seychelles palm. Even in ancient times, residents of the western coast of India found unusual nuts brought by the wind (waves), as if sharply pulled in two. They were called Maldivian nuts and for a long time it was even believed that they were the fruits of underwater palm trees that grow on the bottom of the sea. And in 1743, the Seychelles Islands were discovered, and on them were palm trees that produced these mysterious nuts. Their size is amazing: diameter 45 cm, weight up to 25 kg.
There are other plants with very large fruits. For example, these are breadfruit fruits, each weighing up to 25 kg. Three or four such trees can feed a person for a year, and ten can feed a large family. The fruits are baked, boiled, dried, and eaten raw. They taste like potatoes.
The largest fruits from widely known plants are pumpkins. For example, in 1970, a pumpkin weighing almost 92 kg 750 g was grown in England. And in 1987, a pumpkin with a diameter of 12 m and weighing 34 kg grew on a personal plot!
Being inquisitive, man has always been interested in various records in the plant world. It is important for him to know which flower and which plant is the largest, which is poisonous, and which is the most unusual.
The biggest flower
Among the flowers there are record holders for growth. The largest of the single flowers is Rafflesia Arnoldi. It is capable of growing more than ninety centimeters. Its weight is about eleven kilograms. Rafflesia is native to the tropical forests of Sumatra, Indonesia, Borneo, the Philippines and Malaysia.The longest sushi plant is the rattan palm. Its length varies from three hundred to three hundred and fifty meters.
In America, in Sequoia Park, a huge sequoia grows, bearing the name “General Sherman”. The height of the tree is more than eighty-three meters with a trunk diameter of thirty-one meters. Victoria amazonica is another huge tropical herbaceous plant of the order Pitcher lilies. The leaves of this giant water lily reach two meters in diameter.
The most poisonous plants
Not all plants are harmless. Some of them are poisonous and can harm human health. For example, poison ivy, poison oak and lacquer wood produce a volatile toxin that can cause severe allergies. 
Dictamnus or Yasenets are plants that are dangerous to humans. The essential oils they contain can cause long-healing chemical burns. Photochemical burns can be caused by a plant such as hogweed. If its juice gets on human skin, nothing will happen, but as soon as sunlight hits this place, the skin will be affected by a chemical burn.
The berries and rhizomes of Crow's Eye are very poisonous. The plant contains a substance that causes convulsions, vomiting, sometimes leading to paralysis of the respiratory systems. Poisoning with plants such as dope and henbane can result in convulsions, coma and paralysis of the respiratory tract.
The hemlock plant is one of the most poisonous plants in the world. Its aroma is similar to carrots, and its taste is reminiscent of radish. One hundred grams of its rhizome can kill a cow. It contains cicutoxin, which leads to respiratory arrest and convulsions. This is not the entire list of the most poisonous plants on the planet.
Unusual grass
Medicinal herbs are called unusual. One such herb is tarragon. Its second name is “queen of herbs”. This is a very useful crop, used as medicine, as a spice and as an ornamental plant. Another unusual herb is wormwood, which is also widely used in medicine. It is impossible not to mention St. John's wort, Eleutherococcus senticosus, lemon balm, oregano, sage, etc. 
Unusual herbs in appearance are highland species of variegated living carpets. They grow to form turf. The most popular carpet plant is the alpine gooseberry. Another very unusual grass growing in a carpet was discovered on the coast of Lake Chany. It is unusual not only because of its red color, but also because it somewhat resembles worms in appearance.
Amazing house plants
Pseudolitos looks especially extreme among houseplants. It will surprise anyone with its appearance. Its homeland is Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The translation of the name is “false stone.” The plant looks like a thick, egg-shaped, tuberous trunk without leaves. The color and shape resemble stone. Pseudolitos blooms in groups of bright flowers.An amazing indoor plant that grows without soil is Tillandsia. To grow it indoors, you need to acquire a cut or bark of a coniferous tree, on which auxiliary roots will be fixed.
One of the most interesting indoor plants is Lithops. With its shape, the plant resembles a hoof no more than seven centimeters high. Interestingly, most of this plant is underground. Every spring it blooms with large, bright flowers.
Bonsai looks original. Its second name is “Tree in a Pot.” Essentially, Bonsai is a dwarf tree grown at home. This is just a small list of amazing house plants.
The most unusual plant in the world
It is difficult to decide which plant is the most unusual, since there are too many amazing representatives of vegetation on the planet. It is quite possible that the most unusual plant is Velvichia amazing. It can survive without water for about five years, relying on moisture from the atmosphere. 
Velvichia lives from four hundred to two thousand years. Externally, the plant looks like two huge leaves, from two to eight meters long. These leaves continue to grow throughout life, gradually tearing longitudinally into ribbons and the tips drying out. The plant grows in those areas of Namibia where air humidity is high due to frequent fogs.
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A huge number of amazing creatures live on earth: from funny to terrifying. Many amazing plants of the world have been known for a long time. But there are completely unusual representatives of the flora that few people know about. Meanwhile, they truly amaze with their appearance. Here are some of them.
Amorphophallus titanum
The second name is Corpse lily. What makes it the most unusual plant in the world is not only the gigantic size of the flower, but also the terrible smell that it emits. It’s good that you only have to smell the aroma of rotten meat and fish for two days - this is the flowering period of this amazing plant. Another feature of it is its rare flowering. The “corpse lily” lives for a long time, up to 40 years, and during this time flowers appear on it only 3-4 times. The plant can reach a height of up to 3 meters, and the weight of a large flower is about 75 kilograms. The homeland of Amorphophallus titanica is the forest of Sumatra, where it is now practically exterminated. The plant can be seen in many botanical gardens around the world.
Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula)
Only the lazy did not write about this amazing predator plant. But no matter how much is said about it, the Venus flytrap amazes with its absolute alienness. One can easily imagine her as an inhabitant of some distant and dangerous planet inhabited by carnivorous plants. Venus flytrap leaves are an ideal trap for small insects. As soon as the unlucky victim touches the leaf, it slams shut. And the more actively the insect resists, the more it stimulates the growth of plant cells. The edges of the leaf trap grow together and turn into a “stomach”, where the digestion process takes place within 10 days. After this, the trap is again ready to capture the next victim. This unusual predator can be “tamed” - the Venus flytrap is successfully grown at home. Here it is important to follow the rules of care, and then you can observe the amazing carnivorous plant yourself.
Wolffia angusta
It is one of the most unusual plants in the world due to its tiny size. This is an aquatic plant of the duckweed subfamily. The size of the wolffia is negligible - about a millimeter. It blooms very rarely. Meanwhile, in terms of the amount of protein, the plant is not inferior to legumes and can be used for human food.
Passiflora
This beautiful plant also seems to come from other worlds. The unusual flower led missionaries who saw it in South Africa to the allegory of the savior’s crown of thorns. This is where the second name of one of the most unusual plants in the world came from - passion flower (passion of Christ). Passionflower is a woody climbing vine with more than 500 species.
Victoria amozonica (Victoria amozonica)
This is the most amazing and unusual water lily in the world. The diameter of the plant's leaves reaches two meters. They are so large that they can support up to 80 kg. The flowers of this water lily are very beautiful, and Victoria Amazonis is the most popular and unusual plant in greenhouses and botanical gardens.
Nepenthes
Another predatory plant, surprising with its unusual appearance, grows mainly in Asia. Climbing high on neighboring trees, this bush-like vine, along with ordinary leaves, has special trapping leaves that take the shape of a jug up to half a meter long. They are painted in bright colors to attract the attention of insects. The upper edge of the jug contains fragrant nectar. The insect, attracted by the smell and color of the plant, crawls inside the jug and rolls down its smooth surface. At the bottom there is a liquid consisting of digestive enzymes and acids - real gastric juice. The inner surface of the trapping leaf is lined with wax scales, which do not allow the prey to escape from the trap. Like the Venus flytrap, Nepenthes takes several days to digest the insect. This is one of the most unusual and impressive plants in the world.
Hydnellum Peca, or bloody tooth
An inedible mushroom native to Europe, North America and Australia, it looks like a small piece of cake covered in strawberry syrup. It is not eaten because of its very bitter taste. In addition to its amazing appearance, the mushroom also has beneficial properties - its pulp has an antibacterial effect and contains blood thinning substances. Only the young plant looks unusual, the snow-white pulp of which exudes drops of reddish liquid.
White Raven, or doll's eyes
White crow, or doll's eyes, is an unusual plant not for the faint of heart. The fruits that appear on it in the second half of summer really most resemble doll's eyes mounted on a branch. The homeland of the white crow is the mountainous regions of North America. The plant is poisonous, but does not pose a mortal danger.
Porcupine Tomato
Porcupine Tomato is one of the most unusual plants in the world with huge thorns. This is a one and a half meter weed from Madagascar, decorated with beautiful purple flowers. But it is very difficult to pick them, since the leaves of the plant are protected by long, poisonous orange thorns. It was named tomato for its fruits, which look like small tomatoes. Many unusual plants of the world, in the course of evolution, have learned to take the form of other living beings. The flowers of the duck-billed orchid, for example, are very similar to tiny two-centimeter ducks. In this way, the plant attracts insects - male sawflies - for pollination.
Lithops, or living stones (Lithops)
Among indoor plants you can find the most amazing and unusual specimens. This is confirmed by living stones that will decorate and diversify the room. They are classified as succulents and therefore quite unpretentious. The main thing is to take proper care of them, and one day you will be able to admire how the lithops, which look like small stones, will bloom. This usually occurs in the third year of the plant's life.
Parachute Flower Ceropegia Woodii
If in the 18th century, when this unusual plant was first described, they knew about airplanes, it would have been called that way. It belongs to succulents and forms a dense interweaving of thread-like shoots. The plant feels great at home and is used for decorative purposes.
No one can imagine their existence without flora and fauna, but not everyone knows what plants actually feel. Facts about the most unusual plants in the world will help you understand many real things. Plants were created not only to decorate our society, but also to protect the people themselves. Facts from the life of plants will affect flowers, shrubs, and herbs.
1.The most cold-resistant plants are shoots of poplar and birch. They can be cooled down to -196 degrees.
2. The cannon tree is considered the noisiest tree and it grows only in Guinea.
3. There are approximately 10 thousand poisonous plants in our world.
4. There is a unique type of mushroom on Earth. It tastes similar to chicken.
5. Only Ceratonia produces approximately identical seeds weighing 0.2 grams.
6.The fastest growing plant is the baobab. During the day it can increase by 0.75 - 0.9 meters in height.
7. For those who are interested in plant life, it is worth saying that algae is considered the most ancient plant.
8. The New Zealand nettle tree is called the most dangerous stinging plant, because it can even kill a horse.
9.In Brazil there is a tree whose sap is used as diesel fuel.
10.The oldest tree is pine from the United States of America.
11.The tree of life grows in Bahrain.
12. Approximately 375 thousand species of plants exist today in the world.
13.The largest orchid in the plant world is the Tiger Orchid.
14. There are also white dandelions, and not just yellow ones, as we are used to seeing them.
15.The oak tree in Germany has its own postal address.
16. Of the 300 thousand varieties of plants, only 90 thousand are edible.
17.About 90% of plant foods come from plants.
18. Much earlier than people, wild roses appeared on Earth. The oldest of them appeared 50 million years ago.
19.The most expensive flower in terms of price is the Golden Orchid.
20.The largest water lily is in the Amazon.
21. One of the most interesting facts about the leaves is that in India there is a plant called “trick the stomach”. Eating just a couple of leaves of this plant will keep you full for a whole week.
22.A hectare of pine forest can release about 5 kilograms of phytoncides into the atmosphere, which destroy microbes with incredible success.
23.Duckweed is the smallest plant in the world.
24.Plants and animals are amazing and this is proven by the fact that even echinacea produces honey.
25. Once upon a time, rice grains were used as a lie detector.
26. Peanuts are not a nut. These are legumes.
27. The smell of the most disgusting plant in the world is like rotten fish. This smell is produced by the amorphophallus plant.
28.In China, a bamboo called bamboo grows. This plant grows by 40 centimeters per day.
29.During the day, sunflowers are unable to turn towards the sun.
30.Plants are given the ability to be albinos.
31. Land plants produce only half the oxygen.
32. Many plants are capable of producing chemicals that are harmful and poisonous to the life of herbivores.
33. In 1954, it was possible to find Arctic lupine seeds that had been frozen for about 10,000 years.
34. Human life depends on 1,500 varieties of cultivated plants.
35.Ficus from South Africa has the longest roots, 120 meters long.
36. Avocado is considered the most nutritious fruit in the plant world.
37. The first plant that was able to bloom and produce seeds in the absence of gravity in space was Arabidopsis.
38.Rubber is also obtained from the plant. Its name is Hevea.
39.The arrangement of leaves on a plant has a strict order.
40.The stinkiest plant on the Black Sea coast is spotted arum.
41. There are plants in the world whose seeds unwind and curl.
42. There is a plant whose berries are 2000 times sweeter than sugar.
43.Mexico was named after the agave plant.
44. There are edible cacti in the world that have pleasant-tasting and tender flesh.
45.One cactus bears approximately 50 fruits.
46. In ancient times, parsley was a symbol of sadness.
47.Approximately 120 euros worth of nightshade seeds. This plant is so expensive only because it can kill instantly.
48. There are approximately 50 species of nasturtium in the world.
49.If a mimosa is irritated, it immediately begins to curl its leaves.
50. Holland is not considered the birthplace of tulips. These flowers were first seen in the deserts of the Tien Shan and in the Central Asian steppe zones.
51.Most of the atmosphere on Earth is produced by algae.
52.In Brazil there is a tree called the “milk nipple”.
53.The greenhouse effect is reduced by approximately 20% thanks to trees.
54.Approximately 10% of nutrients are absorbed by trees from the soil, and the rest from the atmosphere.
55. From an average tree it will be possible to create approximately 170 thousand pencils.
56. Stevia is a plant that can replace candy. This plant has a sweeter taste than candy.
57.In Antarctica there is a lichen that is 10,000 years old.
58.The inflorescence of the oldest plant Puya Raymonda consists of 8000 flowers.
59. The tallest plant in the world is considered to be the sequoia tree.
60. All plants have a specific taste and aroma.
The flora of our planet is so rich and diverse that it never ceases to amaze even scientists. This rating presents the 10 most unusual plants in the world, capable of changing the understanding of botany with their appearance. It seems that being a botanist is quite honorable, since these scientists can surprise the whole world with their discoveries.
10. Creepy handshake
Due to its unusually shaped flowers, chyrantodendron is called the “devil's hand”. The homeland of this tree is Mexico, which was inhabited by the Aztecs several centuries ago. They used chirantodendron flowers in their magical rituals, and all because of their similarity to a five-fingered brush. The coloring of the petals only adds color, because at the ends of the so-called fingers, red sharp claws are clearly visible. During the flowering period, the tree is very abundantly covered with “palms” that sway terribly in the wind.
9. Blooms and smells
For Europeans, this plant is very unusual, but people living in the tropics and subtropics do not consider amorphophallus to be anything unusual. The plant develops from a tuber the size of an average grapefruit. And for local residents it is of gastronomic interest. In Japanese cuisine, amorphophallus tubers are added to soups and stewed with vegetables. And the dried pieces are ground into flour, from which noodles are subsequently made. But having become acquainted with amorphophallus during the flowering period, not every tourist then dares to eat it. The amorphophallus flower reaches a height of 2.5 m. This huge and incredibly beautiful flower, like the famous rafflesia, exudes an unreal stench. The smell of rotting meat attracts insects that pollinate the plant. And the amorphophallus can snack on the larvae of some types of moths, replenishing its supply of nutrients. This plant proves by its example that appearances are deceiving. And because of the unpleasant smell, there are few people who want to admire the beautiful flower in person. The rest opt for high-quality photographs.
8. Blood of the Dragon
If you damage the bark of a dragon tree, a red, tarry liquid similar to blood will appear at the site. Because of this feature, for many years the natives considered the tree sacred. Modern scientists do not revere the sap of dragon trees, but study them with great interest. These unusual plants are found on the African continent and on the southern islands of Asia. They grow rather slowly, but there are specimens of impressive size, the girth of which can reach 15 m. Specimens of a very respectable age can boast of such dimensions. Experts say that the dragon tree can live up to 9,000 years, but without complex research it is impossible to determine the age of the plant, since it does not form growth rings.
7. Living Desert Rocks
Translated from ancient Greek, this plant is called “having the appearance of a stone.” Many amateur gardeners also call these unusual indoor plants living pebbles. Lithops come from the African desert, but with proper care they feel good in an ordinary city apartment. Lithops consists of two fleshy leaves that are separated by a slit. A pair of leaves lives for one year, then it is replaced by a new pair, the dividing gap of which will be located strictly perpendicular to the previous one. This life cycle is due to the arid climate characteristic of these plants. Old watery leaves serve as a source of moisture and nutrients for new ones. As lithops develop, they can “throw out” another pair of leaves nearby from one root. Over time, they grow into small flocks.
6. Established supermarket
The baobab is considered an unofficial symbol of the African savanna; the silhouette of this unusual tree is very recognizable. Baobabs have peculiar proportions; their trunk is too wide relative to the height of the tree. And all because the plant accumulates and stores nutrients and water in it. The reserves are sufficient for the entire period of drought, however, at this time the tree decreases in volume and even sheds its leaves. Local residents have learned to use baobabs to the fullest. They joke that if a baobab grows nearby, then there is no need to go to the market. So, nets and mats are woven from the bark, the fruits are eaten, shampoo is made from them, faces are painted with the juice of the rhizomes, and wood ash saves the aborigines from many diseases. The tree itself can serve as a good home. The fact is that wet wood is often destroyed under the influence of fungal infections, and the baobab becomes hollow inside. However, this does not prevent the mega-hardy tree from continuing to grow and bear fruit. Based on the results of recent studies, it was concluded that baobabs live for more than one thousand years. So, such empty trees can shelter up to 40 people inside. But when the baobab does die, it crumbles into small pieces, leaving behind only a mountain of rotten wood.
5. Vague prospects
There are unusual plant species in the world that require specific weather conditions for a comfortable life. One of these exotic plants is Welwitschia amazing. This plant can be found on the rocky desert soils of Namibia and Angola, where it rains only 2 months a year. The rest of the time the sun kills all living things. At the same time, Velvichia manages to survive. And all because the main source of moisture for this plant is the thick fog caused by the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant absorbs moisture from the air with its huge leaves. True, there are only two of them, but the length of each reaches up to 8 meters, and the width - up to 2 m. To shade the rhizome, the plant divides its wide leaves into narrow parts in the form of belts. The latter die off over time, but their shade allows the plant to survive in extreme conditions. Due to the withered foliage, the plant seems dead, but in fact its vital potential is amazing. Welwitschia is often mistaken for a grass, but in fact it is a tree, and quite an ancient one. Using carbon dating, it was found that the age of individual specimens exceeds 1,500 years.
4. You don't need a reason to dance
An unusual shrub, Desmodium gyrans, grows in Asia. Its peculiarity is that the leaves of the plant are constantly in motion. This occurs provided that the plant receives enough moisture and light. Only then can you watch how some leaves literally dance on the branch. Scientists explain such movements by surges in water pressure inside the leaf cells. But, despite the scientific findings, from the outside it looks a lot like magic. It is striking that the cyclical movements of the leaves resemble the human heart rhythm. As a result of research, an Indian scientist was able to establish this. Well, a person should remember that he is as much a part of nature as the exotic Desmodium gyrans. But the bush dances are worth a look.
3. Water lily for Thumbelina
Some unusual plant species receive special attention from residents of the countries where they grow. Thus, Victoria Amazoniana flaunts on the coat of arms of Guyana, a small South American state. And there is something to be proud of, because this is the largest water lily in the world, the leaves of which reach 2 m in diameter. Such a leaf can support not only the fabulous Thumbelina, but also a person or animal weighing up to 50 kg. The flowers of the plant require special attention, they appear once a year for 3 days. Delicate flowers with a diameter of 30 cm are snow-white on the first day. At night they close and go underwater to emerge on the morning of the second day in a soft pink color. On the third day they change color to crimson or purple, and in the evening they go under water for the last time. So, for three days the water lilies appear on the surface of the water in all their glory, but their withering is hidden from the eyes of the audience.
2. A fly for lunch
The Venus flytrap is a rare representative of plant predators. Its specially shaped leaves are capable of slamming shut, trapping an insect inside. Once the food is inside, the leaf begins to secrete an enzyme for the insect to digest. On average, one leaf takes up to 10 days to completely digest organic matter. After which, only the chitinous shell remains of the fly. During its life, a leaf manages to “eat” up to three insects. This predatory behavior of the plant is dictated by its growing environment. Under natural conditions, this plant can most often be found in humid climates on marshy soils. Similar conditions are found in the United States along the Atlantic coast. Swampy soil is poor in nitrogen; by eating insects, the flycatcher makes up for the lack of nutrients. Today it is fashionable to grow unusual indoor plants, and the Venus flytrap may well become one of them.
1. Timid beauty
Mimosa pudica has perhaps eclipsed all the most unusual plants in the world. This herbaceous plant instantly reacts to the slightest touch. As soon as you touch it, all the mimosa leaves, as if embarrassed, curl up, and the branches droop. True, after 5-10 minutes of rest the plant again regains its original appearance. In nature, this exotic plant can be found in Central America, but as a houseplant, the modest mimosa grows all over the world. However, you need to see this with your own eyes.