Rude looking plants

The universe is full of wonders, and the plant world isn't an exception.

It's all a bit naughty in the gardener's world thanks to some very unusually-named plants and shrubs. A garden centre might be the last place you expect to find a Sticky Willy, a Knobweed or even a Stiffcock, but they're all plants with rude - if hilarious - names. Green-fingered fans with a cheeky sense of humour are having a giggle in their gardens by planting a range of herbs, flowers and fungi with names including Shaggy Soldier, Cockhold Herb and Family Jewels Milkweed. Also featured among the list are plants such as the Nipplewort , which is part of the sunflower family, the Sausage Tree, a large African species of plant, and the Stiffcock, a strong-smelling plant found in the Bahamas. Online garden centre GardeningExpress. Gone are the days of filling up your outdoor space with the traditional daisies, geraniums and bluebells — growers are now having fun with their gardens by picking unusual plants guaranteed to get guests laughing.

Rude looking plants

When it comes to the garden an array of brightly coloured flowers can bring a smile to anyone's face - but when they look a bit rude you may get a few sniggers. Now gardeners who have been left red faced by some of the world's rudest plants have named and shamed them, with everything from "hooker's lips" to the "naked man orchid" making the list. Whether it is a flower in the form of a naked man or a sexually-suggestive shrub, rude plants show that nature really does have a great sense of humour. The top eight rude plants, which could border on slightly offensive, have now be revealed by researchers from the online garden centre Gardeningexpress. A spokesman for Gardeningexpress. But this list is not just about having a laugh, it really shows how wonderful plants can be. We certainly had fun compiling the list. So-called because of its uncanny resemblance to a heavily made-up mouth wearing lipstick, Hooker's Lips is a shrub native to rainforests of Central and South America. It can grow more than three metres tall and its bright red lips grow to attract pollinators. Known as the world's smelliest flower, Carrion flowers bloom around once every seven years and when they do, produce a foul smell that can only be described as rotting flesh. It's Latin name, Amorphophallos Titanum, comes from three words. Amorpho meaning 'without form, or misshapen', Phallos meaning 'phallus' and Titan meaning gigantic. Common in Mediterranean countries, the naked man orchid, sometimes known as the Italian orchid, mimics a naked man. Believe it or not, dependant on weather it maybe possible to grow these orchids in the UK and seeds can be bought online. Sometimes dubbed as the penis pepper, this needs no explanation as to why it is rude!

They attach themselves with small hooked hairs which grow out of the stems and leaves.

We have more newsletters. Cheekily named and shaped plants have left some gardeners with a naughty sense of humour having a giggle - and others a little red-faced. Researchers from online garden centre GardeningExpress. Nature can be cruder than the smuttiest person down the pub and is sure to stir a giggle, said a spokesman for the garden centre. Entries on the list include a leaf ready to lock lips, a flower in the form of a naked man, and some sexually suggestive shrubs. A spokesman from GardeningExpress.

People might say these plants are rude — I just call it botany. The plant world is a fascinating place, and it continues to surprise us with plants that look, well, a little familiar. Although these plants are all natural, and just a part of the crazy world we live in, this list is not for those prone to pearl-clutching! Read on for a slice of rude botany, and join me on my tour if you think you can handle more! This species of milkweed is known for its balloon-like follicles which can reach up to three inches in diameter.

Rude looking plants

Then there are rude smelling plants like the Amorphophallus titanum, which smells like a decomposing body. Nature has no filter. While these rude looking plants may raise a few eyebrows and elicit some uncomfortable giggles, they definitely add an element of surprise and interest to any home. Myrtillocactus geometrizans is more commonly known as the booby cactus , the titty cactus , or the breast cactus. No further explanations are needed as to where it got its name from.

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The plant can grow up to three metres tall and its bright red leaves become plumper and more prominent to attract pollinators. Common in Mediterranean countries, the naked man orchid, sometimes known as the Italian orchid, mimics a naked man. These slightly offensive plants are sure conversation starters! It is a climbing vine usually grown outdoors. It's free and means you'll never miss out on the most important Staffordshire news of the day You can sign up for free here Not signed up yet but want to try it out? But, look closer. Chris Bonnett, from GardeningExpress. Beautiful beaches near Burton that make you think you are abroad. Now, that IS impressive! Better known by its non-Latin name, the Carrion flower only flowers once every seven years.

It's all a bit naughty in the gardener's world thanks to some very unusually-named plants and shrubs. A garden centre might be the last place you expect to find a Sticky Willy, a Knobweed or even a Stiffcock, but they're all plants with rude - if hilarious - names.

Orchids are known for their mimicry ability, though we're curious where this orchid learned to mimic a well-endowed, naked hanging man. We certainly had fun compiling the list. Burton Addiction Centre. On the one hand, there are green pets that need regular care and tolerate no indifference. The petals of this orchid look like little naked men! Got A Story? Crofters must put frustration aside. These cacti look like any other member of the cacti family, but with boobs hanging off them in every direction. Unfortunately, the plant's flower is much less impressive than its bracts and is less likely to get the same attention. Lost Your password? Continue reading.