Exotic FlowersHeather Vaux

Dutch Amaryllis PalmsAnthuriums GingersBirds of Paradise CalatheasCalla Lily MusasGardenias Heliconia Pendula Orchids LilacsLotus Equadorian roses

Names of Exotic Flowers

They are found in temperate and polar regions and thrive in tropical climates near the equator

Tropical flowers are not found in certain geographical regions of the world such as North America and Europe

Where Exotic Flowers are Found

Parts of an Orchid1. Sepals - Although they may look like petals, they are actually the glorified remains of the flower bud. There are usually three of approximately equal size.

2. Petals - Orchids always have three petals. Two are "normal," and the third becomes a highly specialized structure called a lip.

3. Lip or Labellum - The lower petal of an orchid. Used by the flower to provide a 'landing platform' for its pollinator.

4. Column - A finger-like structure that carries the orchid's reproductive organs--the stigmatic surface (female organs) and the Pollinia (male organs) located under the Anther Cap.

The yellow Hibiscus, “Pua Aloalo” is Hawaii's official state flower. It became a protected endangered species after the flowers habitat shrank.

The Hibiscus flower comes in more than 200 species, and only 5 are found in Hawaii.

Hibiscus flower

The Bird of Paradise flower is native to South Africa

The flower is closely related to the banana

The flower gets its name from its resemblance of a bird in flight

Bird of Paradise

Commonly known as the bananaNative to Indo-Malaysia across to northern

AustraliaBananas derive from a hybrid between Musa

acuminata and Musa balbisiana.

Only cultivated Musas are seedless

MUSAS

Floral arrangements Bouquets

Potted plants Hawaiian lei’s

Uses for Exotic flowers

Sales

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Nursery Sales of Exotic Flowers in the U.S.

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http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG106

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