03-18-2024
New orchid species, Solenangis impraedicta, sets a world recordDiscovering a new orchid species with the longest nectar spur on record, 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 also highlights the critical need for urgent conservation efforts to protect the rapidly diminishing biodiversity of Madagascar. Floral wonders of Madagascar Tariq Stévart, the Director of the Garden's Africa and Madagascar program, expressed excitement about the rarity of this discovery. He emphasized...
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