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Title: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:39:30 AM: The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower

Of all the many plant families that exist on earth, the orchid family may be the largest, with over 25,000 different types of orchids named in it. They are not only diverse, but also possess a beauty rarely matched in the world of flora.

They are also used in art, design, medicine and cooking, and they are always stunning to behold. These photos capture only a tiny number of the varieties this family offers, but each is beautiful in its own right.

Monkey Face Orchid

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Some orchids can be eaten and in fact, vanilla is in the orchid family, so it's a safe bet that you've eaten orchids before.
Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:40:35 AM: Ghost Orchid

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Orchids thrive in a number of environments, depending on the type. Some breeds grow on rocks, some only underground, some in the soil, but most - grow on other plants and on trees.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:41:25 AM: Flying Duck Orchid

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"If I see an orchid that's fantastically expensive, I'll buy it. It's worth it, for no other reason than it gives me pleasure."
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:42:10 AM: Tropical Lady’s Slipper Orchid

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Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:42:57 AM: Bartholina ethelae

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Orchids can be found pretty much anywhere around the world except for Antarctica. They can even be found growing in the arctic circle. How amazing!
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:43:38 AM: The Naked Man Orchid

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Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:44:17 AM: Butterfly Orchid

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Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:45:09 AM: Masdevallia Caudivolvula

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Orchids may be one of the largest families of plants, but their seeds are some of the smallest, most no bigger than a speck of dust.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:45:45 AM: Dracula vampira

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Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:46:34 AM: Burana Angel

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Researchers have found evidence that orchids are as old as some dinosaurs, appearing over 120 million years ago. Now that's a rich family history.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:47:18 AM: Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid

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While most orchids are common and cheap, the Rothschild's Slipper orchid (shown above) can only be grown in Malaysia and usually goes for about $5,000 a stem.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:48:01 AM: White Egret Orchid

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Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:48:42 AM: Dendrobium Tobaense

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:49:22 AM: Carousel Spider Orchid

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:50:03 AM: Brassavola digbyana

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Among the many, many breeds of orchids, there is one that only blooms at night, with the flower dying by morning. Such a short, beautiful bloom. Perhaps representing short lived love?
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:50:41 AM: Bulbophyllum Medusae

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:51:42 AM: Bulbophyllum Falcatum

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The ancient Aztecs would use orchids as glue by smashing them into a powder and mixing them with water.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:52:22 AM: Veitch's Masdevallia

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:52:58 AM: Another variety of slipper orchid

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:53:51 AM: Bulbophyllum Plumatum

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If you want to grow orchids yourselves, a word of warning - you'll need immense patience, as it can take up to 8 years for the flowers to grow.
Title: Re: ~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:54:27 AM: Another Butterfly Orchid

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:55:06 AM: Lepanthes Calodictyon

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Orchids developed smart. Some of them actually resemble the females of certain bug species in order to entice males to visit and help with pollination. Some wasps fall so hard for this trick they actually 'have sex' with the orchid.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:55:47 AM: Bee Orchid

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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:56:40 AM: Restrepia Guttulata

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The orchid seeds don't have enough energy to grow by themselves, so they make use of fungus to gain the energy they need to grow and flourish.
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Post by: MysteRy on November 22, 2015, 11:58:11 AM: Lepanthes gratiosa

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Some orchids can live to be 100 years old!

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In short, orchids are one of the most amazing plant families, so diverse, beautiful and interesting. From 2mm wide flowerets up to 30 inches long - this is one of my favorite flowers.