00:00This isn't a creature from the shadows, it's a flower.
00:03And yes, it really grows on Earth.
00:06Meet the Taka chantrieri, better known as the bat flower,
00:10thanks to its dark wings and eerie whiskers.
00:13It thrives in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia,
00:16hidden beneath the canopy in warm, humid shade.
00:20Those long tendrils, they can stretch over two feet,
00:23adding to its ghostly appearance.
00:26Despite its spooky looks, it's a favorite among rare plant collectors,
00:31a true gothic gem of the plant world.
00:33If you love the strange side of nature, you're in the right place.
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