Chilochista lunifera Leafless Orchid blooming size mounted aka Thai Ghost Orchid

Chiloschista viridiflava is a rare and fascinating miniature, leafless orchid species native to the wet tropical biomes of Central Nepal, Thailand, and Myanmar (Burma). Often referred to as a "root orchid," this monopodial epiphyte exists almost entirely as a massive tangle of fleshy, silver-white aerial roots radiating from a tiny, inconspicuous central stem. Because it drops its temporary leaves early in development, its chlorophyll-rich roots have adapted to handle the vital task of photosynthesis. In the spring, it produces arching or pendant flower spikes that erupt with up to 20 small, long-lasting, pale green to lemon-yellow blooms emitting a sweet, vanilla- or chocolate-like fragrance