A species of fungus-eating orchid has an ingenious self-pollinating method. The secret lies in the orchid’s mysterious finger-like appendage. “I knew there had to be more to it than just an ...

It grows exclusively in forested areas with wet soil, engaged in an interdependent relationship with a specific fungus to attain nutrients. Now eradicated from North Carolina, the white fringeless ...

Botrytis, or orchid blight, is a common fungal issue in humid environments. The fungus appears as a gray or white mold on the ...

Orchids are unique plants that rely on mycorrhizal fungi for their seed germination and subsequent growth. These fungi form symbiotic relationships with orchid seeds, providing essential nutrients ...

It grows exclusively in forested areas with wet soil, engaged in an interdependent relationship with a specific fungus to attain nutrients. Now eradicated from North Carolina, the white fringeless ...