For shadier and drier locations, the Florida butterfly orchid can ... are a protected species, be sure to purchase from a ...

In “The Orchid ... species — a designation with wide-ranging effects. “The Endangered Species Act is an incredible tool to prevent extinction,” said Elise Bennett, an attorney and Florida ...

A particularly spectacular ghost orchid blooms there ... survive when taken from the wild. Poaching has already led to the extinction of at least two species of Florida orchids.

A particularly spectacular ghost orchid blooms there ... survive when taken from the wild. Poaching has already led to the extinction of at least two species of Florida orchids.

“The ghost orchid has always been an elusive species, but in recent years, its population in the wild has plummeted ... and habitat loss, Florida’s favorite flower is hanging on by a thread.

Cultivating in-demand species could prove particularly pivotal in reducing the pressure on wild plant populations in remote orchid hotspots like Mount Busa, he said. “For local communities who ...

“The ghost orchid has always been an elusive species, but in recent years, its population in the wild has plummeted ... and habitat loss, Florida’s favorite flower is hanging on by a thread.