From carnivorous flowers that feast on shrews to plants that resemble an alien creature, the plant kingdom is home to some of the strangest-looking species.
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Here Are 5 Strangest-Looking Plants in the World:
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Lithops
These adorable “flowering stones” are native to the arid deserts of southern Africa, cleverly disguising themselves as pebbles to evade hungry herbivores.
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Mimosa Pudica
Mimosa pudica or the sensitive plant's leaves fold inward at the slightest touch. After about 10 minutes, the leaves slowly unfurl again—only to perform their disappearing act at the next gentle touch.
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Rafflesia Arnoldii
Rafflesia arnoldii, the world's largest flower, weighs up to 15 pounds and smells like rotting meat.
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Welwitschia Mirabilis
This extraordinary plant from the Namib Desert can live for an average of 600 years, with some ancient specimens estimated to be over 2,000 years old.
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Giant Pitcher Plant
The giant pitcher plant is considered the world’s largest carnivorous plant, known to trap small mammals like rats and mice.