Black bat flower, nature’s rare and mysterious beauty

California: The black bat flower is an unusual variety. It is known across the world due to its rare shape and dark colour. Its petals are similar to bat wings, while the middle part of the flower looks like a bat’s mouth, so it is named the black bat flower. Here ‘bat’ means a mammal. Dark purple or black makes it even more mysterious.

It is difficult to grow this flower in all the environments. It grows in limited places that are not known by many. The smell of the flower attracts flies and other insects that help in pollination. The structure of the flower is complex. In the middle of the flower there is something that looks like a long mustache, which makes it look like a bat flying.

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The black bat flower is mainly found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, US and so on. This flower usually grows on the branches of trees, and it is very hard to find. The important point here is that although the flower is black and looks like a bat, in some cultures, it is seen as a symbol of prosperity and good luck.

Growing the black bat flower is very difficult. It needs a special environment to grow. It prefers to grow in shady areas, which makes it different from many other flowers. The bat flower is generally not vulnerable to pests, other than the usual slugs and snails one finds in a tropical garden.