Natural History Wanderings

ScienceDaily reports

A new Japanese ‘ladies tresses’ found in private gardens and on balconies!

It is extremely rare for a new plant species to be discovered in Japan, a nation where flora has been extensively studied and documented. Nevertheless, botanists recently uncovered a stunning new species of orchid whose rosy pink petals bear a striking resemblance to glasswork. Interestingly, it can be found in familiar environments such as lawns and parks, and even in private gardens and on balconies. This research suggests that other new species may be hiding in common places.

Read more at An elegant new orchid hiding in plain sight: A new Japanese ‘ladies tresses’ found in private gardens and on balconies! — ScienceDaily