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      • orchid, (family Orchidaceae), any of nearly 1,000 genera and more than 25,000 species of attractively flowered plants distributed throughout the world, especially in wet tropics. Orchidaceae is a member of Asparagales, an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants that also includes the asparagus and iris families.
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    Aug 16, 2024 · Orchid, any of nearly 1,000 genera and more than 25,000 species of attractively flowered plants distributed throughout the world, especially in wet tropics. Orchidaceae is a member of Asparagales, an order of monocotyledonous flowering plants that also includes the asparagus and iris families.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › OrchidOrchid - Wikipedia

    Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found in almost every habitat on Earth except glaciers. The world's richest diversity of orchid genera and species is found in the tropics. Orchidaceae is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, along with the Asteraceae.

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    The Orchids are a Scottish band that achieved success with Sarah Records. Formed in Penilee in Glasgow in 1985, the Orchids released a series of underground singles on Sarah Records. The group's line-up comprised James Hackett (vocals), Pauline Hynds Bari (vocals), John Scally (guitar), Chris Quinn (drums), Matthew Drummond (guitar) and James ...

  7. botanicrealm.com › the-history-and-origin-of-orchidsThe History and Origin of Orchids - Botanic Realm

    Jul 18, 2024 · Orchids belong to the Orchidaceae family, one of the largest families of flowering plants, with over 25,000 species and an estimated 100,000 hybrids and cultivars. Their history dates back millions of years, with fossil evidence suggesting that orchids existed as far back as the Mesozoic era, around 80 million years ago.

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  9. hangingorchids.com › learning-orchids › history-ofHistory of Orchids: The Origin - Hanging Orchids

    Jan 3, 2024 · What are Orchids? These enchanting plants are a diverse group of flowering beauties that belong to the family Orchidaceae. With over 25,000 species and countless hybrids, orchids come in a staggering array of shapes, colors, and sizes. From the delicate and exotic to the bold and extravagant, there’s an orchid for every taste and style.

  10. orchidresourcecenter.com › the-orchid-flower-aThe Orchid Flower: A History of Meaning Across 6 Cultures

    Jul 16, 2020 · As early as the 4th century BCE, an ancient Greek botanist named Theophrastos stumbled upon an orchid and named the flower órkhis— a Greek word meaning “testes” since he thought the bulbous tubers resembled male genitalia. Since then, the orchid became a symbol of virility for the Greeks.

  11. www.aos.org › orchidsAll About Orchids - American Orchid Society

    What makes orchids different from other plants? This is Orchids 101, an educational discussion about orchids, how they evolved, how they grow, and what they need to thrive.