More so than in any other country, our orchids are deceitful temptresses, with powerful perfume and come-hither good looks. A LONE WASP PICKS up on an exciting scent. Instantly he zigzags, following ...

Orchid hunting conjures images from the 1800s – explorers in mud-spattered khaki, traipsing through impenetrable jungle, overloaded with equipment: jars, bottles, bags and boxes, a gun (to shoot down ...

Rhizanthella gardneri is a cute, quirky and critically endangered orchid that lives all its life underground. It even blooms underground, making it virtually unique amongst plants. Last year, using ...

The two new species of fairy orchid were discovered in the flower hotspot of south west Western Australia. TWO NEW SPECIES of fairy orchid have been discovered by two esteemed botanists in south west ...

Sophie goes on the hunt for some of Australia’s most delicate attractions and finds out how citizen science is helping protect them. Orchids are one of the largest plant families on earth with ...

CHICO — North Valley Orchid Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Chico library, 1108 Sherman Ave. A program be given by two of our members. Judy McCrary will present “Orchids of Australia” ...

Perth is set to welcome the 24th World Orchid Conference in 2023 (WOC24). This is a triennial event held in different destinations around the world and in 2023 over 2,000 delegates and exhibitors will ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Leek orchids are a group of small, native wildflowers found in bushlands across southern Australia. Of the 140-odd leek orchids known today, ...

Early flowering and germination has been observed across much of south-east Australia, with scientists saying the climate is changing the way plants develop Orchids are blooming early in the shade ...

Twenty years ago, Art Chadwick was working as an electrical engineer. He spent his days in a cubicle, under the harsh fluorescent lights of his office. And he kept suiting up and showing up, until one ...