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Apr 27 2025SCIENCE

Didymoplexis Orchids: The Hidden World of Fungal Partnerships

Orchids in the Didymoplexis genus are fascinating. They belong to a large group of plants that rely solely on fungi for their food. These orchids are part of the Gastrodieae tribe, which is one of the biggest groups of fully mycoheterotrophic orchids. Mycoheterotrophic means they get their nutrients

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