Deep in shaded forests, the ghost flower (Monotropa uniflora) seems almost supernatural, a waxy white plant that glows faintly against the soil. Unlike most vegetation, it cannot photosynthesise.

(WJW) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service fears that if action isn’t taken, the rare ghost orchid could soon be extinct. The FWS is now proposing to list the swamp-dwelling plant as an endangered ...

The Ghost Strike Tarsyu Flower is found in Mother of Rivers, the region in the northern area of the Upper Plains. It's found inside a large rock formation in a lake called First Zakru, but you cannot ...

During the summer, a mysterious, rare and unusual plant can be found in the deep shadows of the forest. Between June and September, pearly white ghost pipe plants appear. Hiding from the sun, they ...

Editor's note: The ghost pipe is rare in California, and the National Park Service discourages visitors from touching or picking the plant for any reason. “Is that it?” my friend Jonah asks, pointing ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will consider putting South Florida’s rare ghost orchid on the Endangered Species list. The decision comes after the federal agency reviewed a petition submitted by ...

The poachers weren’t intimidated by heat, lightning, mosquitos, venomous snakes, alligators or losing their way in the South Florida swamps. They were there to steal the ghost orchid, a plant so ...

In the deep swamps of Southwest Florida, a rare and enchanting flower known as the ghost orchid thrives in secrecy. This hidden treasure captivates both locals and experts alike, who are determined to ...