The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the massive sunflower family (Asteraceae) with over 32,000 species thus far described. No. 2 is the orchid family (Orchidaceae) with about 28,000 ...

Australian cemeteries have become a safe haven for flora and fauna affected by urban expansion, including a rare orchid ...

The study of mycoheterotrophy in orchids has revealed a complex nutritional strategy whereby plants derive carbon and essential nutrients from associated mycorrhizal fungi rather than relying solely ...

The Tampa butterfly is not an insect. It's a small orchid with an important role: acting as a barometer for the health of wetlands in the Brooker Creek Preserve. "This orchid seems to be extremely ...

The annual Suncoast tradition of Selby Gardens Orchid Show is back in full bloom, and this year, it’s more than just a ...

Stressed and flushed, Cathy Pollack arrived at the designated location at the appointed time with the precious cargo in a blue Coleman cooler. The federal fish and wildlife biologist was on a mission.

One of the most prestigious orchid shows in the U.S. proved it’s still going strong this weekend, when enthusiastic crowds gathered at Earl Warren Showgrounds for the 76th Annual Santa Barbara ...

A crowd favorite exhibition is back at the New England Botanic Garden (NEBG) in Boylston, giving flower lovers the chance to see orchids they might not often see in forms both original and artistic.

The corpse flower, when it opens every few years, attracts admirers by the tens of thousands. It is only in bloom for two or three days, and for those days it stinks. People stand in line to savor its ...