Rare 'Flowers of the Underworld' Discovered in China's Ailao Mountain
Deep within the primeval forest area of Ailao Mountain, a team led by Zhao Li, a renowned Chinese entomologist and curator of the Chengdu Huaxi Insect Museum, stumbled upon a rare and extraordinary find. On July 29, 2025, Zhao Li discovered seven "flowers of the underworld," also known as crystal orchids or Monotropa uniflora, while on an expedition in the mountain's pristine forest area.











