Bart Wursten

You might think that we've discovered all the plants on Earth, but scientists continue to find new species regularly, with hundreds discovered in the last few years alone. Some are unusual, from a 'ghost’ orchid which can grow in almost total darkness to a rare fungus with teeth. Others, like the world's largest water lily, have been hiding in plain sight for decades. Click through this gallery for a round-up of the most incredible recent discoveries in the botanical world...