The largest family of flowering plants in the world is the massive sunflower family (Asteraceae) with over 32,000 species thus far described. No. 2 is the orchid family (Orchidaceae) with about 28,000 ...

The study of mycoheterotrophy in orchids has revealed a complex nutritional strategy whereby plants derive carbon and essential nutrients from associated mycorrhizal fungi rather than relying solely ...

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.

Orchids have a bad reputation of being a finicky, hard-to-grow plant —but plant experts say that's undeserved. If you know (and follow) the rules of proper orchid care, you can keep your plant growing ...