Orchid seeds are as small as dust and do not provide any nutrients for the young plant to grow. The adult plants are known to rely on a certain type of fungi that develop structures within the plant's ...

We are fortunate in Summit County that, because of the huge range in elevation, we get to see an amazingly diverse collection of wildflowers. Species that grow in open meadows get a lot of attention, ...

Orchids are unsustainably plucked from the wild the world over to furnish private collections, driving many species to the brink of extinction. Conservationists in Southeast Asia are increasingly ...

Orchids have a reputation for being difficult to grow, but looks are deceiving. These unique houseplants are easy! The most popular orchid is the phalaenopsis, also known as a moth orchid. You’ll find ...

The ghost orchid will be added to the Endangered Species List due to threats like poaching, habitat loss, and degradation. There are approximately 1,500 ghost orchids left in the wild. Ghost orchids ...