A magical orchid journey is now underway at the Kunming Botanical Garden, part of the Kunming Institute of Botany under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The second orchid exhibition blends science with art through nearly 400 orchid species and varieties. From rare native species in misty indoor settings to whimsical outdoor installations, visitors are invited into a scientific fairy tale. (CGTN)
An insect research team from the Kunming Institute of Zoology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has compiled a butterfly checklist with more than 1,300 species found in southwest China's Yunnan, showcasing rich biodiversity in the province.
Scientists have found a rare orchid species, named Chiloschista densiflora, in Metok County of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
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