Orpheus flower - Haberlea rhodopensis

''Haberlea'' is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Gesneriaceae. The only member of this genus, ''Haberlea rhodopensis'', is endemic to several mountains in Bulgaria, especially the Rhodope Mountains, and a small part of northern Greece. Common names include Orpheus flower and resurrection plant because of the remarkable ability of ''Haberlea'' to survive very long periods of desiccation.

The species is a stemless, evergreen perennial found in north-facing rocky habitats... more