9 Of the Most Rare Flowers in the World

1. Blue Puya (Puya berteroniana)

The Blue Puya is an extraordinary bromeliad with striking blue flowers. Native to Chile, this plant is rare and remarkable due to its large, trumpet-shaped blooms and vivid color. Unlike its more common relative, the pineapple

2. Parrot’s Beak (Lotus berthelotii)

Also known as the lotus vine flower, the Parrot’s Beak is renowned for its vibrant, beak-like blooms. Native to the Canary Islands, this plant’s bright flowers resemble a parrot's beak or a pelican’s bill.

3. Middlemist Red Camellia (Camellia species)

The Middlemist Red Camellia is unique for its rarity; only two known specimens exist today. Once widespread in China, this species was thought extinct in the wild by the late 19th century. The remaining plants

4. Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum)

The Queen of the Night, also known as the Kadupul flower, is famous for its nocturnal blooming. These cacti produce large, fragrant flowers that open at night and wither by dawn. Native to Mexico and South America

5. Catherine-Wheel Pincushion

This Protea species is striking with its pincushion-like flowers, which have elongated parts that are actually individual flowers. Native to South Africa, the Catherine-Wheel Pincushion is endangered due to habitat loss.

6. Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii)

The Ghost Orchid is notable for its ethereal appearance and lack of leaves. It relies on its roots for photosynthesis and is found in Florida and Cuba. Its rarity and unusual growth habits contribute to its status as a challenging find

7. Darwin’s Slippers (Calceolaria uniflora)

Named for its slipper-like blooms, Darwin’s Slippers are native to the Patagonian Andes in Argentina. The plant’s flowers are often described as resembling orange slippers or even penguins. Their rarity and unique appearance

8. Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys)

The Jade Vine is renowned for its stunning clusters of turquoise flowers that resemble claws. Native to the Philippines, this plant faces threats from deforestation. Its beauty and rarity make it a symbol of the urgent need

9. Lady’s Slipper Orchids (Cypripedium spp.)

Lady’s Slipper Orchids, including the showy Cypripedium reginae, are distinguished by their unique slipper-shaped blooms. Found across temperate regions in the U.S., these orchids are often elusive due to their specific habitat requirements