26 Unique Flowers Will Surprise You

There are 300,000 species of plants in the world. You will suprise to see some extraordinary flowers because of the where they grew up. We all know Blueberry Ash, Dove Tree, Cradle Orchids and other commonly grown and sold flowering plants but did you know there are rare orchid species that resemble swaddled babies?

Melaleuca thymifolia (White Lace): Melaleuca thymifolia is one of the most widely cultivated members of the genus and is well established in general horticulture. The species forms a small shrub rarely exceeding 1 metre in height. The flowers occur in clusters on the older stems and have a distinctive "claw" configuration which clearly shows the united stamens that are a feature of the genus. The flower colour is usually mauve or purple but pink and white forms are in cultivation under the names of "Pink Lace" and "White Lace". The leaves are oblong-elliptical in shape and about 10mm long. It is native to East coast of New South Wales and southern Queensland extending about 200km inland.