Let’s Play: Name That Plant! The Funniest Plant ID Fails & Wins

Meet the Cereus forbesii cv Spiralis, a cactus that decided to do its own spiraly dance. It’s like the plant version of twirling spaghetti!

Plant genetics alert! This rose got a wild gene surprise - somebody messed with its color switch, creating a half-and-half beauty. It's like nature’s own remix playlist, and honestly, it’s pretty cool.

This flashy plant is likely a Bougainvillea, flaunting its colorful bracts like a rockstar on a tropical stage.

Say hello to the Santa Rita prickly pear, delivering that perfect desert cactus charm.

If you ever thought a cactus couldn’t be majestic, meet this Caribbean tree cactus - old, huge, and owning its neighborhood like a boss.

Agaves are dramatic - they bloom once with a giant stalk like an asparagus on steroids, then they take a bow and die. But hey, they leave baby plants behind to keep the party going!

That funky purple plant is Datura - pretty, a bit odd, and definitely got that 'Hollywood mystery' vibe going on.

These blue lobelias are itsy-bitsy gems, tiny like a penny but showing off with vibrant purple vibes.

Passionflowers don’t mess around. Their complex petals make them the showstoppers of the roadside flower world.

Spotting a red trillium is like finding nature’s ruby gem just chillin’ on a mossy bed in the woods.

Corn smut is like that uninvited guest at your garden party - it shows up looking like rocks but is actually an edible delicacy called huitlacoche.

Yep, that green sprout is asparagus! It’s the sneaky veggie that sometimes shows up uninvited in your yard.

Opium poppies look fancy but lots of folks grow them simply for their gorgeous pink petals.

This one’s not fooling anyone. That dry, stiff look? Dead as a doornail. Time to say goodbye.

This fiddle leaf fig is basically the plant king of its castle. Huge, majestic, and no one has a clue what to call it!

Aloe polyphylla spins in perfect circles like it’s got a thing for geometry. Definitely not your everyday aloe vera.

Bougainvilleas are like the flirty charmers of the plant world. One look and you’re hooked.

Smoke bush looks like it’s puffing clouds all day long. Nature’s version of a breath of fresh air.

Egyptian walking onions get a bit clumsy as their heads get heavy, topple over, and then start a whole new onion party wherever they land.

This redbud is going all out, bursting with colors and blossoms like it’s competing in a floral Olympics.

That odd, bumpy growth on your tree buddy? Yup, a burl! Trees get them from stress but they sure look cool.

Meet the Bumble Rumble, a flower that’s as fun to say as it is to look at!

If you didn’t immediately recognize this fruit, don’t worry. It’s just a classic pear - nature’s simple joy.

This flower looks so much like icing on a cake, it’s hard to believe Mother Nature made it, not a baker.

Giant hogweed looks like a superhero plant, but it’s got a nasty side - approach with extreme caution and no touching!

Corydalis flowers look like little witches and wizards gathered for a magical garden party. Perfect for your enchanted backyard!

Don’t be fooled by the fence takeover - these are grapes just waiting to be harvested and made into your next favorite wine.

A sunflower isn’t just one flower - it’s a whole party of tiny flowers with some missing petals in the middle. Fancy, right?

People call these cute flowers Johnny Jump Ups, but botanically, they’re violas. Same plant, just more fun to say.

This is the Rising Sun Redbud, with leaves growing all over the place like it’s got its own wild choreography.

Deadly Nightshade looks harmless but is straight-up dangerous if eaten - like what happened here. Always know your berries before nomming.

Peach pits and almonds come from the same family tree - literally. But don’t munch on those peach seeds, they're no snacks.

This slimy green blob is freshwater cyanobacteria, not frog babies. Simple slime science coming at you!

Monk's Hood looks like a magical flower but is seriously toxic. Gardeners, be careful with this one!

This bromeliad looks like it’s from another planet, with sharp spikes and funky shapes making your garden sci-fi ready.

Stapelia flowers aren’t trying to win beauty contests - they just want to attract flies with their funky smell. Gross but genius!

Your pup’s treasure hunt turned up some truffles, which technically are fungi - smelly but valuable if you know what’s what.

Those shiny blue berries are the real deal! Can’t go wrong with nature’s snack here.

Morels look like alien hats popping from the ground and are prized by mushroom hunters everywhere.

This Aglaonema pictum Tricolor is like a painted masterpiece you can touch and keep in your room.

The monkey puzzle tree looks all spiky and mysterious - like it’s guarding secrets from the forest.

Rose hips are the colorful fruit leftovers after roses bloom. They’re tasty and packed with vitamin C, but watch out for prickles!

This delicate plant might be fleabane, a soft and gentle reminder rooted where your furry friend rests.

This is just a classic lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, stealing the show with graceful petals and zen vibes.

These white flowers are probably Saxifraga Findling, a tiny perennial with cup-shaped blossoms that quietly brighten your garden.

These spiky balls are sweetgum seed pods. They bite back if you step on them - but they do look pretty wild!

When your plant’s leaves look like Swiss cheese, blame those sneaky caterpillars munching before the leaves even had a chance to fully open.

Your neighbor just gifted you a long bottle gourd, aka the plant version of a funky green water balloon ready to wear your salad dressing.

Nassella leucotricha is a speargrass that’s kinda like a sneaky ninja - it spins and plants itself wherever it lands, even on your dog.

This strange fruit might be the Sodom Apple - look but don’t touch, it's toxic!