Answer: A rare palm tree
Notes: In western Borneo, the Pinanga subterranea, a rare palm tree, thrives with underground flowers and fruits, defying conventional botanical norms. Local communities have long savored its edible fruits, yet it remained overlooked by scientists due to its unique growth. Discovered by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in 2023, the palm's underground survival strategy involves saxophone-like stem growth, funnel-shaped leaves facilitating root entry, and short flower clusters hidden below the soil. The mystery of pollination in this extraordinary plant is yet to be fully unraveled.
