The Times of India

Looking exactly like deep red human lips, blooming only for a short time: Meet the rare rainforest flower 'Hooker's Lips' that fools almost everyone

Hooker's Lips, a plant from Central and South American rainforests, features vivid red bracts resembling human lips. These striking structures are not flowers but serve to attract pollinators to the hidden blossoms within. The plant, scientifically known as Palicourea elata, thrives in humid tropical forest environments. Its distinctive appearance makes it a sought-after sight for botanists and photographers alike.