Is there anything better than smelling a batch of fresh cut flowers in the morning? Probably not. The rich diversity in the biology on our planet has given rise to an enormous set of plants and animals in every nook and corner of the world. Some of these species are abundantly available, while others are extremely rare and need to be preserved. With over 300 species going extinct on a daily basis, maintaining the numbers of these endangered species has become the foremost priority for environmental activists. There are plenty of flowers around the world that are extremely rare and expensive, and this list features 6 of the most expensive flowers in the world.
6. Lisianthus
6. Lisianthus
Lisianthus, also known as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a flower that blooms only once every year. It can be found in the southern parts of U.S, Mexico, Caribbean and Northern South America. These flowers can be found in shades of purple, white and blue violet. Each bundle of these flowers can cost you 32 to 35 dollars.
5. Lily Of The Valley
5. Lily Of The Valley
The Lily of the valley is a sweet smelling flower that is also quite poisonous. They are natively found through the Northern hemisphere in Asia and Europe, and cost nearly 300 dollars for a bouquet.
4. Hydrangea
4. Hydrangea
Hydrangea is an extremely rare flower that has the genus of 70-75 species of flowering plants. It is native to southern and eastern Asia and Americas and costs nearly 7 dollars per stem.
3. Saffron Cross
3. Saffron Cross
These purple flowers have a rich yellow stamen that give them a unique and incomparable look. This flower is famous for being a spice more than a bloom, and one pound can cost you nearly $2,000 dollars.
2. Shenzhen Nongke Orchid
2. Shenzhen Nongke Orchid
This spectacular flower was actually developed in a lab by agricultural research corporation Shenzhen Nongke group. It took nearly 8 years to grow and was sold for a shocking 1.68 million dollars in 2005.
1. Juliet Rose
1. Juliet Rose
This flower was first unveiled during the Chelsea flower show in 2006 and managed to make a striking impact in the field. It is also known as the ‘3 million pound rose’, as it was sold for this massive amount during the show.
