Nature & Wildlife
Sexual deception: orchid tricks and traps gnat in pollen den
Deception and trickery help orchid attract male gnats that become booby trapped before escaping to spread pollen.
Tag: orchids
Nature & Wildlife
Rare orchid found in NSW Southern Highlands
Not only have scientists discovered 170 critically endangered pot-bellied greenhood orchids, but they’ve also extended its range.
Nature & Wildlife
Two new species of orchid discovered during bush walk
The two new species of fairy orchid were discovered in the flower hotspot of south west Western Australia.
News
Hiding in plain sight – the common orchid you can go decades without seeing
This orchid only flowers after a fire, so you may not spot colonies of these striking plants in bloom for decades.
Orchids: The coy seduction
More so than in any other country, our orchids are deceitful temptresses, with powerful perfume and come-hither good looks.
VIDEO: Bizarre orchid behaviours revealed
More so than anywhere else, our orchids are deceitful temptresses, which lure their victims.
Gallery: Orchids of deception
More so than anywhere else in the world, our orchids are deceitful temptresses with a powerful perfume.
An illustrated guide to the orchids of Australia
Stunning, mysterious, and diverse – Australia’s 1700 orchids are the jewels of our flowering plants.