Ugly Duckling of the Orchid World

A single flower of the Orobanche or Broomrape,
with all its sticky hairs around the petals. No naughty comments please, about the bits in the middle.

What a contrast to yesterday's pretty Common Blue butterfly which must have been hiding somewhere during today's torrential rain. Thank you for all his hearts, stars and comments, quite a haul!

Sadly 5,000 people have been confirmed killed in Nepal up till now, but the devastation is unbelievable.