Biblomster May Now be Extinct in Sweden

Every last specimen of the extremely rare orchid species, biblomster, also known as bee-ofrys, has been dug up and stolen from its habitat outside Trelleborg in Skåne, Sweden.

The presence of biblomster in the area was discovered nine years ago, and at its peak, there were known to be 46 plants. Now, however, not a single one remains.

"When the Lund Botanical Association later visited the site, they noted up to 50 dug holes and not a single orchid could be found," says Nils Carlsson, the acting head of the species and nature unit at the County Administrative Board of Skåne, in a press release.

The theft of the orchid plants has been reported to the police. Biblomster is a protected species in Sweden and now, the County Administrative Board fears that the species is completely extinct in the country.

Well, it seems that in the world of botanical crime, not even the flowers are safe. Talk about pushing up daisies!

Source: Feber

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