Here’s
a dumb question: if (the young) Mick Jagger was a plant, what would he
be? Probably Psychotria Elata, commonly known as Hooker Lips or the Hot
Lips Plant for the shape of its bright red bracts that resemble two
luscious lips.
This
weird plant might look like the work of a photo editing software, but I
can assure you those kissable lips are all natural. Found in the
tropical rain forests of Central and South American countries like
Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador, the Psychotria Elatra plant
has apparently evolved into its current shape to attract pollinators
including hummingbirds and b*tterflies.
Affectionately
known as Hooker’s Lips, this extraordinary flower has unfortunately
become endangered due to uncontrolled deforestation in the
above-mentioned countries. So if you’ve ever wanted to plant a kiss on
Mother Nature, find yourself a Hot Lips plant and do it while you still
can.
The bracts are only kissable for a short while, before they spread open to reveal the plant’s flowers.
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