US Fish and Wildlife proposes listing the Ghost Orchid as an endangered species. Poaching and habitat loss have made this ...

Federal wildlife officials are seeking endangered-species status for one of Florida's most famous flowers. The ghost orchid gets its name from its delicate, white and often translucent flowers that ...

Considered to be Florida’s most famous flower, the ghost orchid population has declined by up to 50% in the state ...

One of Florida’s rarest and most beloved swamp dwellers, the ghost orchid, could soon see increased protections under the ...

The leafless plant attaches its roots high up on trees, which gives its white blossoms and hanging petals a floating, ...

The ghost orchid, a rare tropical flower found in Southwest Florida, will officially be listed as an endangered species.

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora treaty covers all orchid species, ...

Experts report the plant is at risk of extinction due to multiple threats, including habitat loss and habitat degradation.

But all this work paid off. In August Mac captured photos of a fig sphinx visiting the flower with ghost orchid pollinia on its head, complementing Ward’s pictures of the same in the panther refuge.

“After photographing this orchid for so many years, I’m finally getting happy with the photos,” said Wiley. For the Sanctuary, the “Super” ghost orchid provides a unique draw because it ...

Orchids require the right balance of water, fertiliser and light to flourish and produce their stunning flowers ... For indoor plants, this could mean as little as repositioning them within ...

The Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) is a rare, leafless flower that appears to float mid-air, captivating botanists and nature lovers alike. Native to Florida, Cuba, and the Caribbean ...