Newly Discovered Fairy Lantern Flower Sparks Curiosity
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A new parasitic plant called fairy lantern (Thismia selangorensis) was discovered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It uniquely derives nutrients from underground fungi and produces a distinctive pinkish flower with tentacle-like structures, highlighting its parasitic nature and underground lifestyle.
Who’s the Parasite Now? This Newly Discovered ‘Fairy Lantern’ Flower. The New York Times
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