The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and Smithsonian Gardens showcased orchids in their new exhibit, available for viewing from Feb. 14 to Apr. 27. The exhibit, entitled “Orchids: Masters of ...

Stressed and flushed, Cathy Pollack arrived at the designated location at the appointed time with the precious cargo in a blue Coleman cooler. The federal fish and wildlife biologist was on a mission.

Scientists have created a global database of pollination data for almost 3000 orchid species. Recent research, published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, used the database to reveal ...

A species of fungus-eating orchid has an ingenious self-pollinating method. The secret lies in the orchid’s mysterious finger-like appendage. “I knew there had to be more to it than just an ...

1. Pollination niches are important components of ecological niches and have played a major role in the diversification of Angiosperms. In this study, we focused on Euro-Mediterranean orchids, which ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Molecular ecologist Dr. Melissa McCormick studies orchid species native to North America. Take a tour of an experiment on orchid pollination in ...

July 29 (UPI) --The white egret orchid's frilly petals may look nice, but they serve an essential purpose -- to support the hawkmoth pollinator and increase pollen transfer -- according to a study ...

Orchids, belonging to the Orchidaceae family, are among the most diverse and widespread flowering plants on Earth. With over 25,000 species, they captivate enthusiasts and botanists alike with their ...

Order of topics follows second edition of Darwin's work, published under title: The various contrivances by which orchids are fertilised by insects. 1877. Contents Preface / Peter Bernhardt and Retha ...

Brace yourself for another Capitol Hill saga of deception, betrayal, sex and power. The U.S. Botanic Garden, nestled at the foot of the Capitol, is hosting its annual orchid exhibit with the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A new article appearing in Plants, People, Planet documents ...

Recent research, published in the Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, used the database to reveal that orchids show remarkable diversity of highly specialised pollination strategies that differ ...