Ratany was the first plant I learned about when I moved to Arizona. My first discovery was the heavenly scent! They’re still blooming many places so if you don’t know about this trait, stop and see for yourself. You don’t even have to be very close to get a whiff. The flowers are very orchid-like and then come the little velcro fruits, as I call them. Each has one hook but then check out the teeny, tiny, grapple hook ends on these guys. They don’t hurt, though! Not even when they’re dry.

All in all, White Ratany is one of my favorite photo ops.