A Chester Zoo collection of Dracula orchids has been declared nationally important, drawing attention to rare flowers with bizarre, vampire-like appearances that are increasingly threatened in the wild.

Chester Zoo recently received National Plant Collection status for its impressive collection of Dracula orchids. These unique flowers, which mimic various shapes, face threats from habitat loss and illegal collection. Pollination occurs through specific fungi-attracting smells ra

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