Gastrodia agnicellus
Context: ‘World’s ugliest orchid’ discovered in the forests of Madagascar.
Gastrodia agnicellus
- It is a new species of Orchids.
- The 11 mm flowers of this orchid are small and brown.
- The orchid depends on fungi for nutrition and has no leaves or any other photosynthetic tissue.
- Although assessed as a threatened species, the plants have some protection because they are located in a national park.