130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by which ...

Life An orchid uses a finger-like appendage to pollinate itself. More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...

While many will thrive in a pot, not every kind of orchid requires soil. Using a simple technique, you can grow healthy ...

Orchids are the biggest plant family in the world, with an estimated 25,000 plus species worldwide. Most are tropical, said Whigham. There are over 200 orchid species in North America, according ...

If you want to grow an easy plant this summer, consider an orchid. Yes, the colorful orchid. "Really, they are manageable for any kind of home grower that has a little bit of plant knowledge ...

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about caring for nun’s orchids, crape myrtles, sago, Mysore raspberry, mango trees, pineapple plants and controlling beggarweed ...

The newly described flower is a neighbor to populations of a related orchid species common in Japan that it closely resembles. Its discovery is an important reminder that unknown species are often ...

The Ghost Orchid, a rare, leafless flower, appears to float in the air. Its delicate white blooms and elusive nature make it a botanical wonder. By Sheetal Kumari | February 22, 2025 ...

130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, ... Citation: Orchid's unique structure reveals new self-pollination mechanism (2025, January 23) ...