Fascinating Plants That Look Like Animals

Dolphin Succulents The unusual succulent Monilaria obconica is a cross between a candle plant and a vine that grows like a string of pearls.

White Egret Orchids The delicate, fringed flower has petals that spread out like wings in flight, flanked by small green leaves

Monkey Orchids Tropical highland woods are home to the "little dragon monkey," or Dracula simia.

Parrot Flowers The flower's lower sepal makes up the beak, a small hook that is light green in color.

Bee Orchids The bee orchid—scientifically known as Ophrys apifera—is a sweet-smelling bloom with a clever little trick.

Flying Duck Orchids Australian native Caleana major blooms between September and February, producing petals that combine to resemble the form of a duck flying.

Dove Orchids A hidden structure that resembles a white dove in flight may be found inside the Peristeria elata flower.

Rabbit Succulents When the succulents first grow, they have two little stems that resemble a pair of rabbit ears; as they become bigger, the "ears" extend further.

Grim Reaper Flower The cavernous "eyes" of the skull and powerful aroma combine to attract insect pollinators.

Hummingbird Flower Also known as the green bird flower, Crotalaria cunninghamii can grow up to 9 feet tall.