8 of the World’s Weirdest Flowers

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6Snapdragon Seed Pods (Antirrhinum majus)

Snapdragons are known for their brightly colored flowers that resemble a dragon’s mouth opening and closing when squeezed. However, it’s the seed pods of this plant that earn it a spot on the list of weirdest flowers.

Once the flowers have bloomed and died, the seed pods left behind take on an eerie shape that looks strikingly like a skull. These macabre seed pods give the snapdragon a reputation as one of the more haunting plants in the garden. The resemblance to skulls is so uncanny that the snapdragon has become a symbol of mystery and supernatural lore.