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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCrowds Flock to Japan to View Orchid Species Resembling a Monkey's Friendly Face (pics)
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, February 8th, 2016 will mark the start of the Year of the Monkey and one Japanese aquarium's celebrating in a floral fashion. The Aquamarine Fukushima recently opened up an exhibit featuring the rare Dracula simia flowerwhich is also known as a Monkey Orchid. Within its vibrant petals, visitors can observe features that strikingly mirror those that can be found on a primate's face. Certain Monkey Orchids even display a furry appearance, a brown coloration, and a tail-like structure, making the resemblance even more uncanny!
Monkey Orchids most commonly grow in parts of Ecuador and Colombia, which adds an extra element of uniqueness to the Japan-based exhibit. Up until January 12th, the Aquamarine Fukushima will continue to delight visitors with these apish flowers as they pay homage to the upcoming Year of the Monkey.
Monkey Orchids most commonly grow in parts of Ecuador and Colombia, which adds an extra element of uniqueness to the Japan-based exhibit. Up until January 12th, the Aquamarine Fukushima will continue to delight visitors with these apish flowers as they pay homage to the upcoming Year of the Monkey.
More photos at: http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/monkey-orchid-japan-exhibit?context=tag-photo
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Crowds Flock to Japan to View Orchid Species Resembling a Monkey's Friendly Face (pics) (Original Post)
progressoid
Jan 2016
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Jackie Wilson Said
(4,176 posts)1. Nature, how wonderful it can be.
Cirque du So-What
(25,932 posts)2. Amazing
It's enough to make me admit that I haven't seen everything.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,681 posts)3. Nature is amazing. Here's my favorite exotic plant -
progressoid
(49,987 posts)5. Too cool.
Nay
(12,051 posts)4. Good heavens, they look exactly like monkeys. Beautiful!
tabasco
(22,974 posts)6. Very funny! Orchids are cool.
Many varieties grow wild here in W.Va. Always a treat to find one.
B2G
(9,766 posts)7. So cool...thanks for posting! nt
mfcorey1
(11,001 posts)8. Unbelievable! Amazing!
REP
(21,691 posts)9. Draculas aren't rare; they're just a little difficult to grow due to their need for high humidity
Dracula simia is easier to grow than other draculas because they tolerate a wider range of temperature than other draculas do, but in general, most can be grown in conditions similar to those of their close cousins, masdevallias. Both have neat paddle-shaped foliage and are fun to grow.
/orchid freak
vaberella
(24,634 posts)10. yeah, they're all kawaii.
I would go to.