Orchids don’t always reward their pollinators — sometimes they trick them. From flowers that mimic insect mates to blooms that smell like rotting fish, orchids have evolved remarkable strategies to ensure their reproductive success. Experts at the U.S. Botanic Garden explain how these botanical deceivers work and why, despite their impressive bag of tricks, many orchid species are currently considered endangered.
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