Unflower Facts For Kids
Flowers are fascinating creatures – they come in all sorts of colors, shapes, and sizes. But did you know that they have some pretty unusual features? Here are some flower facts that you probably didn’t know.
1. Some flowers can emit scents that mimic rotting meat to attract their pollinators: flies and beetles. These plants include the corpse flower and the skunk cabbage.
2. The largest flower in the world is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet across and weigh over 15 pounds! This plant only blooms for a few days and smells like rotting meat to attract its pollinators.
3. The titan arum flower, also known as the “corpse flower,” is one of the largest flowers in the world, growing up to 10 feet tall. It only blooms once every few years and emits a foul odor to attract pollinators.
4. The oldest flower fossil ever found is about 140 million years old!
5. There are some flowers that bloom only at night, such as the moonflower and the evening primrose.
6. Some flowers, such as the Venus flytrap, have developed mechanisms to trap and eat insects as a source of nutrients.
7. The Asteraceae (Sunflower) family is the largest family of flowers, with over 24,000 species.
8. Certain flowers, such as the poppy and the opium flower, produce opium, which is used for medicinal purposes.
9. The sunflower is not actually one flower, but a cluster of hundreds of smaller flowers.
10. The famous “black tulip” does not exist – the darkest tulips are actually a deep purple color.
The world of flowers is full of surprises and unexpected facts. The next time you stop to admire a flower, take a moment to appreciate all of the unique features and adaptations that make it special.