The Most Expensive Flowers on Earth

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This one is from Malaysia, and it’s a diva. The Gold of Kinabalu Orchid only grows on one mountain. It takes five to ten years to bloom.

Poachers love it. But if you’re caught picking one, you face jail time. A single stem can fetch $5,000 on the black market.

You know a flower is serious when it has its own illegal trade. It’s basically the cartel of the plant world.

The Gloriosa Lily: The Deadly Beauty

Here’s a twist: the Gloriosa Lily is gorgeous, but it’s also toxic. All parts of it can kill you. So basically, it’s a beautiful, plant-based assassin.

A single stem costs around $200. But hey, it’s also called the “Flame Lily.” And it looks like a firework. Just don’t nibble on it.

It’s the national flower of Zimbabwe. But if I gave one to my date, I’d have to say, “Here’s a flower. Also, please don’t touch your face.”

10 of the Most Expensive Flowers in the World