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Which Unique Orchid Is Found Only in the Everglades?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The ghost orchid is a rare, leafless orchid that relies on fungus for nutrients.
  • It blooms for just a few weeks each year, producing a single white flower.
  • The orchid grows high on the trunks of swamp trees like cypress.
  • It is an endangered species protected under state and federal laws.

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