An orchid backyard in Thailand
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THE announcement of a newly recognised orchid species in Japan prompted dialogue amongst our UK news workforce just lately. Spiranthes hachijoensis is undoubtedly lovely, and it’s at all times shocking to listen to of recent species in well-studied international locations. But I couldn’t assist being barely cynical about this one, which is similar to one other identified species, however not as bushy.
My cynicism has its roots …
Source: www.newscientist.com