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Read more about the article New ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plant Discovered in Malaysia’s Rainforest—But It’s Already Critically Endangered
Plants in this genus do not photosynthesize and get all of their nutrients from fungus. Image Credit; Siti-Munirah MY, Mohamad Alias S. CC BY

New ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plant Discovered in Malaysia’s Rainforest—But It’s Already Critically Endangered

With no leaves or chlorophyll, Thismia aliasii survives underground and flowers like a lantern—scientists say its fate is already at risk from rising ecotourism.

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