After a long stint in court, FWS agreed last year to make a decision on the plant, which is largely located in places like rural Collier County.

The "ghost orchid," an elusive species in the orchid family that primarily resides deep in the swamps of South Florida, was announced as a candidate to receive protections under the Endangered ...

Ghost orchids grow in just a few places in Florida and Cuba. There are only about 1,500 left in Florida, and they are under threat from habitat loss and poachers.

Ghost orchids are found in Florida and Cuba, and there are only about 2,000 ghost orchids in the state. As few as 10 percent of them flower each year during an unpredictable window in the summer.

Raymond Morales Mercado, 45, was arrested in December 2022 after rear-ending a truck at the intersection of Collier Boulevard ...

Ghost orchids are found in southwestern Florida and Cuba, typically growing high up on trees in swamps. A rare and sought-after tropical orchid will be added to the nation's Endangered Species List.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the ghost orchid as endangered, citing serious threats including poaching, habitat loss and environmental degradation. The ghost orchid, known ...

Ghost orchids are some of the most famous flowers in Florida, but their population has declined by more than 90% globally and by up to 50% in Florida. Only an estimated 1,500 ghost orchid plants ...

The famous "super" ghost orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is in bloom with four blossoms, as seen in these photos taken Tuesday, July 2. The renowned orchid was discovered in 2007 and can ...

The European ghost orchid (scientific name: Epipogium aphyllum) is so rare that it was declared extinct in 2009 after having not been seen in 22 years.However, that classification was short-lived ...

US Fish and Wildlife proposes listing the Ghost Orchid as an endangered species. Poaching and habitat loss have made this ...