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Offline MysteRy

~ The Beautiful Shapes of the Orchid Flower ~
« 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



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.
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« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2015, 11:40:35 AM »
Ghost Orchid



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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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2015, 11:41:25 AM »
Flying Duck Orchid


 
"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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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2015, 11:42:10 AM »
Tropical Lady’s Slipper Orchid

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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2015, 11:42:57 AM »
Bartholina ethelae



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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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2015, 11:43:38 AM »
The Naked Man Orchid

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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2015, 11:44:17 AM »
Butterfly Orchid

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« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2015, 11:45:09 AM »
Masdevallia Caudivolvula



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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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2015, 11:45:45 AM »
Dracula vampira

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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2015, 11:46:34 AM »
Burana Angel



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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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2015, 11:47:18 AM »
Rothschild’s Slipper Orchid



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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« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2015, 11:48:01 AM »
White Egret Orchid

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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2015, 11:48:42 AM »
Dendrobium Tobaense

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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2015, 11:49:22 AM »
Carousel Spider Orchid

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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2015, 11:50:03 AM »
Brassavola digbyana



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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