Gastrodia keyiensis — Rare Leafless ‘Ghost Flower’ Orchid
24 September 2026
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Gastrodia keyiensis — Rare Leafless ‘Ghost Flower’ Orchid
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A new species of leafless orchid, Gastrodia keyiensis, has been described from Keyi Panyor district of Arunachal Pradesh. The discovery was formally published in the taxonomic journal Phytotaxa on 9 September 2026. The species belongs to the orchid family Orchidaceae and the genus Gastrodia.
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Gastrodia keyiensis, a rare leafless ghost flower orchid discovered in Arunachal Pradesh, represents a new species described in Phytotaxa. Learn about this mycoheterotrophic plant and its conservation significance.
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Gastrodia keyiensisghost flower orchidArunachal Pradeshmycoheterotrophic plantKeyi RiverOrchidaceae familyEastern Himalayanew species orchidleafless orchidbiodiversity conservation