Yes, the colorful center of this flower resembles a monkey's face, and yes, this image has been shared by thousands of Facebook users with a caption saying "Monkey Orchid." But no, that's not what this specimen is really called. Learn more...
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I wish some of the monkey orchid for my collection
How can you say this is not a monkey orchid? Common names for plants are transferable and confusing which is why we use scientific names in order to be specific. For example, how many plants are known as money plants?