Flowering Plants That Look Like People and Animals

Flowering Plants That Look Like People and AnimalsMichael LaPointe of Pointe of View explained why certain flowering plants from around the world take on uncanny human and animal forms. In this video we look at ten flowering plants that evolution apparently designed by accident, or possibly as a dare. The anthropomorphic forms include skull-like snapdragon seed pods, naked men, red lips, giant disembodied hands, and tiny infants. Several of the plants’ scientific names reflect these features. Featuring: Antirrhinum majus, Impatiens bequaertii, Dracula simia, Orchis italica, Psychotria elata, Anguloa uniflora, Ophrys apifera, Calceolaria uniflora, Caleana major, and Chiranthodendron pentadactylon.