Q: My home is inundated by a plant that has little "pouches" on them. I am quite sure my mother used to have a similar plant she referred to as a Japanese lantern. However, Mom's "pouches" turned ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The rediscovered Thismia kobensis plant with its waxy, translucent flower erupting from the forest floor. Scientists in Japan have ...

Chinese Lantern, Physalis alkekengi, often called Japanese Lantern, is an herbaceous perennial that in some areas can spread and become somewhat invasive. Once you’ve seen a Chinese Lantern plant ...

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The mysterious plant, Thismia kobensis, was rediscovered growing a few inches from a forest floor in Japan. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...