Pleurothallis villahermosae, the recently discovered new species of orchid in the Azufrado River basin, Colombia. Note: Licensed photo. (Jardin Botanico de Bogota/Newsflash)
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18 July 2022
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A unique species of orchid has been discovered close to an active volcano in Colombia. Pleurothallis villahermosae stands out for its "great beauty and originality", according to experts, and was named after the town of Villahermosa, where it was found. Researchers at the Jose Celestino...