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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 ...
Orchid's unique structure reveals new self-pollination mechanism
Kobe University researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name—revealing a novel mechanism by ...
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The Orchid Mantis Looks Like a Flower, 'Stings' Like a Bee
For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They ...
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1,000 orchids bloom this weekend at Hershey Gardens; here's how to check them out [photos]
Susquehanna Orchid Society’s annual show brings more than 1,000 orchids and their knowledgeable growers together in the dead ...
The expert guide to keeping your orchids alive and thriving
February is the peak month for displays of the exotic flower at botanical gardens around the world. And a good time to ask for advice on keeping yours healthy ...