Australia is home to more than 1,800 orchid species—many found nowhere else. But these unique plants face growing threats.

A native orchid species could be wiped out due to climate change in all but the Wet Tropics of Queensland, according to new research. The Australian rock orchid (Dendrobium speciosum) grows ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you consider how easy orchids are to grow well, however, and the myriad colours, shapes and fragrances with which they flower, it is easy to appreciate their appeal. As the shortest day of the ...

The Council of Agriculture yesterday announced the first batch of Phalaenopsis (known as the “butterfly orchid” in Taiwan) grown in aquatic weeds had arrived in Australia, marking a breakthrough in ...

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” ...

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 ...

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, ...

Normally, when an insect lands on a flower, there’s a fair exchange of goods and services. The bug gets a slurp of delicious, nutritious nectar, and the plant gets the pollen that the bug was carrying ...