Some orchids share resources with their seedlings, in what seems to be a form of parental care by plants. The young seedlings don’t have chlorophyll, so are unable to make their own food through ...

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are known for their elegant beauty and long-lasting blooms, making them a popular choice for indoor plants. Although they have a reputation for being finicky, they can thrive ...

Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Kobe University researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity more ...

High in the rainforest canopy, a network of fungal threads links the roots of orchids in a kind of suspended, bark-bound network. This shared community of symbiotic fungi could make life away from the ...