A colony of rare orchids has been discovered growing on the rooftop of an office building in the City of London. It is the first time the small-flowered tongue-orchid has been seen in the UK since ...
Orchids, with their vibrant and stunning flowers, are a favourite among houseplant enthusiasts, but they're notorious for being a bit finicky when it comes to blooming. Yet, with the proper care ...
Some flowers go to extraordinary lengths to attract pollinators. Bee orchids mimic the shape and scent of bees in order to lure them into ‘pseudocopulation’, where the male insect attempts to mate ...