Dracula simia, also called the monkey orchid, is a rare flower that astonishingly resembles a monkey’s face. This orchid thrives in the cloud forests of Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru, at high altitudes.

Yes, This Orchid Looks Just Like a Monkey—And It’s Real originally appeared on Dengarden. Orchids are some of the most beautiful blooms of the plant world, known for their dazzling colors and ...

They are usually secretively hidden nearly 2,000 metres above eye-level in the cloud forests of south-eastern Ecuadorian and Peruvian. But an enthusiastic flower collector has snapped some stunning ...

A tourist in South America couldn't believe his eyes after stumbling across a flower resembling a monkey. Brian Shandra, 34, was travelling in Ecuador where he visited Ecuagenera - a farm which ...

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Nature has a way of constantly wowing us with its colors and creations. A prime example of that is in the form of a rare orchid, with the scientific name Dracula, that looks like it has a monkey face ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. They look like tiny monkeys peering out from the mist. Known to scientists as Dracula, the so-called “monkey-face orchids” have become online ...

If you are passionate about cultivating rare plants, consider adding an other-worldly Dracula orchid to your collection. Species from this orchid genus aren’t the best houseplants for beginners as ...

It's not really a mystery how this rare purple flower, called the Monkey Orchid, got its name. We thought you should have a chance to check out the striking resemblance for yourself (via Incredible ...