A new leafless ground orchid found in a lowland wet zone forest in Sri Lanka has been named after a precious yellow sapphire as Gastrodia pushparaga, a gemstone commonly extracted from the same ...

JAKARTA, 28 March (BelTA - ANTARA) - Researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) have discovered a new species of leafless root orchid, Chiloschista tjiasmantoi Metusala ...

The Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) is a rare, leafless flower that appears to float mid-air, captivating botanists and nature lovers alike. Native to Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean ...

After a long stint in court, FWS agreed last year to make a decision on the plant, which is largely located in places like rural Collier County.

Recently, Professor SUETSUGU Kenji and colleagues discovered that a leafless epiphytic orchid can conduct sophisticated photosynthesis through its roots. Epiphytic plants are commonly called ...

A new mycotrophic species of the genus Gastrodia (Orchidaceae), Gastrodia lohitensis, has been discovered in the pristine landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh! This remarkable species, distinguished by ...

If you're new to growing orchids and you spot splits in their leaves, don’t panic. While it might look unsightly, it isn’t always a sign that your orchid is dying or unhealthy. Read on to find ...

Not all orchids are aesthetically pleasing either. The flowers of the small, brown, leafless orchid Gastrodia agnicellus from Madagascar have helped garner its title of ‘the ugliest orchid in ...