More than 130 years after a fungus-eating orchid species was discovered, the purpose of its mysterious appendage has been revealed ...

He also analyzed the flowers' morphology at various stages throughout their development to understand how pollination and fertilization occur. The orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus grows in dark ...

Orchid bee pollination walks are a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses you in the world of orchids and their enigmatic ...

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 ...

Why orchids have evolved sexual mimicry for pollination is open for debate. Plants that are farther away from each other are more likely to be distant relatives, so mimicry may reduce inbreeding.

Illinois College's orchid research continues to bloom with a new book release and international collaborations highlighting ...

While scentless by day, the orchid flower becomes fragrant at night, attracting this nocturnal pollinator. Hint: Only a very specialized pollinator can reach this flower's nectar. The common blue ...

Life can get a bit lonely for the orchid Stigmatodactylus sikokianus. It grows in dark and secluded places where it’s easy to miss and rarely visited by pollinators, but a 130-year mystery has ...

Orchids may look like a beautiful flower, but they have a sneaky side to them. You can learn all about them at a new exhibit at the United States Botanic Garden.

Some orchids promise shelter, deploying floral forms that mimic insect burrows or brood rooms. Others mimic male bees in flight, hoping to incite territorial combat that results in pollination.