Discovering a New Orchid with the Longest Nectar Spur on Record

Discovering a New Orchid with the Longest Nectar Spur on Record

Earth.com

Scientists from the Missouri Botanical Garden and international collaborators have linked their find directly to Darwin’s orchid in the heart of Central Madagascar. This significant discovery represents a milestone in botanical research. It highlights the critical need for urgent conservation efforts to protect Madagascar’s rapidly diminishing biodiversity. Solenangis impraedicta is notable for having the third longest spur among flowering plants.

#WORLD #English #CU
Read more at Earth.com