Who’s the Parasite Now? This Newly Discovered ‘Fairy Lantern’ Flower.

Who’s the Parasite Now? This Newly Discovered ‘Fairy Lantern’ Flower.: Found in a forest outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the plant steals nutrients from subterranean fungi. By Douglas Main Dec. 25, 2025 A bizarre plant was discovered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the periphery of a forest preserve’s picnic area. This plant, called a fairy lantern, is a parasite that steals all its energy and nutrients