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These Orchids Have Found a New Way to Steal Food
Orchids are among the most popular flowers, admired for their beauty and delicate appearance. But beneath the surface, some ...
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Parasitic orchids are healthier
Why have some orchids stopped photosynthesis and become parasites feeding on fungi? Researchers found that in at least one species the transition may be driven by the opportunity -- more than by the ...
Parasitic orchids ditch photosynthesis for fungi
Most orchid species have a symbiotic relationship with the natural fungi found in their roots. The plants provide the fungi ...
Tacoma-grown orchids featured at regional garden show. See if you can spot the aliens
Tacoma’s Emerald City Orchids has created a garden that emulates a ravine filled with hundreds of tropical plants and, of course, orchids. Some 17 terrariums of varying sizes are nestled in the ...