The ghost orchid, or Epipogium aphyllum, is notable for its white coloration and subterranean lifestyle, deriving nutrients from fungi, making it a rare find in dark woodlands.
After 15 years, the elusive ghost orchid has been rediscovered in the UK, highlighting the plant's mystery as it was thought extinct weeks before its last sighting in 2009.
Amateur botanist Richard Bate's dedication and years of searching have paid off, leading to the rediscovery of the ghost orchid, a testament to persistence in botany.
The orchid's history is marked by near extinction, having not been seen for over two decades before its last sighting prompted a re-evaluation of its status.
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