Heidi Zimmer works for the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research, a joint venture between Parks Australia's Australian National Botanic Gardens and the National Research Collections ...

Rhizanthella gardneri is a cute, quirky and critically endangered orchid that lives all its life underground. It even blooms underground, making it virtually unique amongst plants. Last year, using ...

Hundreds of the unique plants will be available for inspection - and purchase - at the society’s club house in Kirwan. President Troy McGill said educating people about how to grow and buy orchids was ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Leek orchids are a group of small, native wildflowers found in bushlands across southern Australia. Of the 140-odd leek orchids known today, ...

The future of four stunning but highly threatened orchid species in WA's wheatbelt region is now more secure thanks to a special collaboration between community volunteers and a dedicated scientist.

Clarence visits an orchid nursery north of Sydney where all the orchids can be seen growing in a natural setting. Many orchids are epiphytes – they grow on other plants or trees without drawing ...

Rhizanthella gardneri is a cute, quirky and critically endangered orchid that lives all its life underground. It even blooms underground, making it virtually unique amongst plants. Last year, using ...

Orchid poaching is becoming a concern for the Townsville Orchid Society, which is hoping to boost education about the awe-inspiring plants at their spring show this weekend. Hundreds of the unique ...