The blossom of a flower, as a reproductive organ, evolved with one primary purpose in mind to attract pollinators like insects or birds. This function has driven their astounding evolutionary explosion of distinct types of flowers with bright colors and extraordinary shapes, some of which have even come to resemble various figures, plants or animals.

And though there are thousands of different flowers and cool plants, orchids somehow manage to steal the show every time. The colors of these flamboyant orchid types attract insects and birds, signaling that these flowers are full of tasty nectar. Their shapes, on the other hand, often evolve to attract or accommodate specific pollinators while dissuading parasites or other, less desirable pollinators. Some of these rare flowers are more welcoming to bees, while others are perfect for hummingbirds or different insects.

Their stunning colors and biodiversity have attracted another type of creature as well – us. Orchid lovers value flowers like these for their resemblance to other recognizable objects which, while coincidental, is still definitely entertaining!

Scroll down to check the stunning flower images; our collection ranges from the Monkeyface orchid to the White Egret and some non-Orchid plants that look like Dart Vader and human skulls.

Monkey Face Orchid (Dracula Simia)

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Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis)

Image credits: Christian Kneidinger

Image credits: José Roberto Rodrigues Araújo

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Naked Man Orchid (Orchis Italica)

Image credits: Ana Retamero

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Hooker’s Lips (Psychotria Elata)

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Dancing Girls (Impatiens Bequaertii)

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Laughing Bumble Bee Orchid (Ophrys bomybliflora)

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Swaddled Babies (Anguloa Uniflora)

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Parrot Flower (Impatiens Psittacina)

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Image credits: Bruce Kekule

Snap Dragon Seed Pod (Antirrhinum)

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Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana Major)

Image credits: Michael Prideaux

Image credits: Robert Andrew Price

Orchid That Looks Like A Tiger (Phalaenopsis amabilis)

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Happy Alien (Calceolaria Uniflora)

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Image credits: Julio Martinich

Angel Orchid (Habenaria Grandifloriformis)

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Dove Orchid Or Holy Ghost Orchid (Peristeria Elata)

Image credits: Saji Antony

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Orchid That Looks Like A Ballerina (Caladenia melanema)

Image credits: Tere Montero

White Egret Orchid (Habenaria Radiata)

Image credits: Rachel Scott-Renouf

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Darth Vader (Aristolochia Salvadorensis)

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P.S. We always try our best to credit each and every photographer, but sometimes it’s impossible to track some of them. Please contact us if you know the missing authors.

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