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This Strange Plant Has Flowers with Petals Shaped Like Hummingbirds In Flight

Yayınlanma: 17 July 2024 - 23:39

When Redditor Octopus Prime shared plant photo, which resemble a hummingbird, the internet went crazy and be viral. It is completely natural and it appears to look like some sort of origami hummingbird. Some people started to find out how you can grow them in your own garden. Instantly, everyone was wondering where this plant came from and what benefit it received from looking like a bird.s

The yellow flower that got everyone's attention is actually Crotalaria cunninghamii, although the Latin name might be quite a challenge to pronounce and memorize, that's why people also refer to it as green birdflower or regal birdflower. It is a species native to inland northern Australia. This plant grows well in sandy areas, that's why it's mostly found in sand dunes, along beaches, and Mulga communities. The Birdflower was used by Aboriginal people to treat eye infections. Image credits: Atlas of Living Australia
 

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