In a remarkable botanical find, scientists have discovered Thismia daemona, a unique flowering plant in Thailand’s Thong Pha Phum National Park. This intriguing species, devoid of leaves and green structures, primarily derives its nourishment from subterranean fungi. Its eerie, horn-like form has earned it the moniker ‘devil flower’ among researchers, marking a significant discovery in the study of this rare plant group.
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Devil Flower Species Found: Fungi-fed Thai plant stuns botanists; fewer than 50 exist
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