Pitcher Plant
This carnivorous plant has modified leaves that form a pitcher-like structure to trap and digest insects. Various species are found in different parts of the world
Sensitive Plant
Also known as the touch-me-not, this plant's leaves fold inward and droop when touched, a defense mechanism to deter herbivores
Dragon's Blood Tree
Native to Socotra, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, this tree has a unique umbrella-shaped canopy and releases a red resin called "dragon's blood" when its bark is cut
Bleeding Tooth Fungus
This fungus, found in North America and Europe, exudes a red, blood-like liquid that contains pigments with anticoagulant properties
Strangler Fig
This plant starts its life as an epiphyte in the canopy of a host tree and gradually sends down aerial roots. As these roots grow, they envelop and eventually strangle the host tree
Sundew
Another carnivorous plant, the Sundew has sticky glandular hairs on its leaves that trap and digest insects. There are many species found worldwide
Rafflesia arnoldii
Known as the world's largest flower, this parasitic plant produces flowers that can reach up to 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter. It emits a foul odor, similar to the Corpse Flower, to attract pollinators
Venus Flytrap
Native to the Carolinas in the United States, the Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant that captures and digests insects with its specialized leaves that snap shut when triggered
Corpse Flower
Known for its enormous size and foul odor resembling that of a rotting corpse, this plant blooms infrequently and is a rare sight in botanical gardens around the world
Welwitschia mirabilis
Found in the Namib Desert, this plant has a distinctive appearance with just two strap-like leaves that continue to grow throughout its extremely long lifespan, which can exceed a thousand years