There are plenty of intriguing plants to discover in the world, besides the cottage-garden classics (as lovely as they are). Examples include carnivorous plants, ones with brilliant perfumes, and even plants so dark they're practically black. And, as I recently discovered, there are also multiple plants with flowers that look like birds.
Of course, there are ways to attract the real deal to your space, such as growing plants for birds or creating natural bird feeders. However, if conditions are right, some lookalike bloomers can be grown at home – and they're certainly intriguing.
