Researchers found Thismia aliasii, a rare forest plant in Malaysia that glows and feeds on fungi instead of sunlight.

  • Tempus Fugit@midwest.social
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    1 month ago

    Interesting plant! Reminds me of Monotropa uniflora or ghost plant that are native to many parts of the world. It’s another plant that lacks the ability to photosynthesize and relies on a tree/fungus symbiosis. Nature is so cool!

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    1 month ago

    Is that finally a plant I could place in that awkward empty corner that never gets direct sunlight?