Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways, such as through symbiotic relationships with other organisms. An example of such a plant is the genus Thismia, commonly known as
As the moniker fairy lantern denotes, it looks like a tiny lantern that illuminates the dark forest floor. Credit: Kenji Suetsugu
Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways, such as through symbiotic relationships with other organisms. An example of such a plant is the genus, commonly known as “fairy lanterns.” These plants are known for their unique appearance, elusive nature, and lack of. They are considered rare and can only be found growing in specific, limited locations.
They thrive underground, with their vibrant flowers emerging from the soil, sometimes giving them the appearance of mushrooms. Approximately 90have been discovered, but many are only known from their place of origin and some may have already gone extinct.was originally discovered in Kobe City, Japan in 1992. Unfortunately, its habitat was destroyed by an industrial complex and it was subsequently presumed extinct.
Flower, lateral view. Stigma lobe. Arrows indicate noticeable differences between the two . Scale bars: 5 mm and 3 mm . Credit: Kenji Suetsugu , Tian-Chuan Hsu and Tsung-Hsin Hsieh to flesh out the original description that was based on an incomplete museum specimen
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