Scientists have discovered a rare new plant named Thismia daemona, or the "devil flower," in western Thailand.
Key Facts About the "Devil Flower"
▫️Appearance: It features mostly black petals, horn-like appendages on a dome-shaped top, and vivid reddish-orange patches that look like glowing demon eyes.
▫️Location: It was found in Thong Pha Phum National Park at an elevation of nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet)
▫️Survival Style: It has no chlorophyll and does not use sunlight. Instead, it stays underground and steals nutrients from fungi.
▫️Conservation Status: Experts consider it Critically Endangered because fewer than 50 individual plants exist in a very small area near tourist paths.
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