Rare orchid sans leaves, chlorophyll discovered in Mizoram’s Reiek Hills

Rare orchid sans leaves, chlorophyll discovered in Mizoram’s Reiek Hills

Guwahati: In a rare botanical breakthrough, scientists from Mizoram University and Manipur University have discovered a new and extremely rare orchid species — Chamaegastrodia reiekensis — in the forests of Northeast India. The orchid is named after its type locality, Reiek, a scenic mountain destination in Mizoram known for its rich biodiversity. Belonging to the elusive genus Chamaegastrodia, […] The post Rare orchid sans leaves, chlorophyll d…