The hammer orchid's flower mimics the female wasp looking upward for a male flying by, complete with a fake shiny head and furry body. The orchid even releases an enticing female wasp pheromone.

Alstroemeria also known as Peruvian Lily shows exotic flowers which brilliantly imitate orchid blooms. These perennial plants provide long-term beauty in gardens as well as floral arrangements ...

The orchid accomplishes its sexual deception by mimicking the appearance, scent, and even the tactile experience of a female bee. The flower, in other words, traffics in something very much like ...

Aside from their aesthetic appeal, orchids require minimal care — so long as its conditions are met. The tropical plant is ...