Check out 6 ways orchids use tricks to reproduce

From funky smells to crafty colors, orchids have some weird ways of attracting pollinators

Orchids don’t always reward their pollinators — sometimes they mislead them. From flowers that mimic insect mates to blooms that smell like rotting fish, orchids have evolved remarkable strategies to ensure their reproductive success. Experts at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C., explain how these botanical deceivers work and why, despite their impressive bag of tricks, many orchid species are currently considered endangered.