Orchid Mooch Steals Nutrients From Mushroom And Uses It To Fake Out Fly Pollinators

It comes as no surprise to regular readers of mine that I have a special place in my heart for parasites. I have waxed poetic about their global dominion, but usually, I focus on the animal kingdom's most malicious moochers. Today, though, is all about plant parasites. Specifically, this lovely orchid: