New species of orchid found in gardens, planters in Japan

New species of orchid found in gardens, planters in Japan

The newly described flower is a neighbor to populations of a related orchid common in the country.

New species of orchid found in gardens, planters in Japan

The newly described flower is a neighbor to populations of a related orchid common in the country.

New species of orchid found in gardens, planters in Japan

The newly described flower is a neighbor to populations of a related orchid common in the country.

New species of orchid found in gardens, planters in Japan

The newly described flower is a neighbor to populations of a related orchid common in the country.

A new species of orchid found in Japan: it has glass-like petals PHOTO

Sometimes new flower species are waiting to be discovered in places where scientists least expect it: in parks, gardens and even in planters on balconies. Recently, researchers from Japan have found a new species of orchid, with petals that seem to be glass.