With its iridescent red color it attracts pollinating insects, including butterflies and hummingbirds. But that's not what makes Psychotria Elata special, but the fact that its bracts resemble two plump, plump lips. For this reason it is also affectionately nicknamed Mick Jagger's lips, because it recalls the logo depicting the mouth and tongue that has become the Symbol of the Rolling Stones.
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With its iridescent red color attracts pollinating insects, including butterflies and hummingbirds. But that's not what makes it special Psychotria Elata as well as the fact that its bracts resemble two swollen and fleshy lips. For this she is affectionately nicknamed "lips of Mick Jagger ", because it recalls the logo depicting the mouth and tongue that has become the Rolling Stones symbol.
Also called "Hot kiss plant" and "Hooker Lips", it is native to tropical rainforests of many countries of Central and South America, such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Ecuador and has this characteristic form of full mouth only for a short time, before they open to reveal the plant's flowers.
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They might look like the work of photo editing software, instead these kissable lips created by mother nature are all natural. And it couldn't be otherwise. Unfortunately, however, this extraordinary flower risks imminent extinction, due to deforestation uncontrolled in areas where it is widespread.
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