Rediscovery of the Elusive Fairy Lantern: Thismia kobensis Emerges After 30 Years

As the moniker fairy lantern denotes, it looks like a tiny lantern that illuminates the dark forest floor. Credit: Kenji Suetsugu Green leaves and the ability to photosynthesize were once considered hallmarks of plants. However, some plants have evolved to obtain their nutrients in alternative ways, such as through symbiotic relationships with other organisms. An […]