10 Orchids That Look Like Animals

These Orchids That Look Like Animals, mirror creatures from tigers to ducks, showcasing nature’s playful side! They’ll surely be an interesting addition to your plant collection!

Botanical Name: Dracula simia

This orchid is similar to a monkey’s face and is found in the forests of Southeast Ecuador and Peru. It is under threat due to deforestation and other human activities.

Botanical Name: Diuris corymbosa

Each flower’s top petals give this terrestrial plant the appearance of a donkey’s ears, earning it the name “Donkey Orchid.”

Botanical Name: Dendrobium leonis (Lindl.) Rchb. f.

The Lion Orchid belongs to the Dendrobium genus and shares a unique feature – the flowers look like a lion caught in the midst of a daring leap!

Botanical Name: Prosthechea cochleata

This one is also known as the Clamshell Orchid and resembles a green squid or baby sea animal with “hoods” and floaty green legs.

Botanical Name: Ophrys Reinholdii

Native to Europe, this orchid has lovely yellow, purple, and white-hued flowers. It also has unique petals that look like a goat’s horns. It also resembles a horned bee.

Botanical Name: Pteroceras dalaputtuwa

A new tiny orchid species from Sri Lanka. The flowers of this orchid have an elongated center with petals around them, resembling an elephant’s head and ears.

Botanical Name: Caleana major

Do we even need to tell you about the resemblance? The orchid has such an uncanny resemblance to the ducks that it can make anyone go – WOW!

Botanical Name:  Tacca chantrieri

The Bat Orchid gets its name from its dark, intricate flowers resembling bats. It is native to Asian and Australian forests. Do note that it is not an orchid but named like one.

Botanical Name: Grammatophyllum speciosum

This species has yellow petals