3. Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid
Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid, also known as the Gold of Kinabalu, is a large clear-leafed kind of orchid. It was first discovered in the rainforests around Mount Kinabalu in northern Borneo. This “aristocrat of all slipper orchids” takes 15 years to grow and bloom. It is very rare and hard to find, which has made it one of the most expensive flowers in the world. The value of a single stem on the black market is around $5000.
On the next page you’ll find a smelly star-shaped plant that is native to the deserts of Africa.