| This gallery has macro photographs of orchids. If you grow orchids, or simply love the beauty of these sensuous flowers, then you might enjoy this photographic gallery. Larger versions of these Orchid photos can be viewed by using a mouse rollover, or using the Slideshow below. The following link can be used to add this page to your favorites. | If you would like more information on orchids, a Google or Yahoo search on the word 'orchids' will yield many informative sites. Or, you could begin by going to The American Orchid Society. |
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Orchid #6403 There are an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 species of orchids worldwide. |
Orchid #6408 The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew maintains a checklist of Orchids that contains 24,000 recognized species with about 800 new species added each year. |
Orchid #6415 Orchids exist in almost every habitat on earth, excepting only Antarctica and the deserts. Most orchids are found in the tropical regions, mostly in Asia, South America, and Central America. |
Orchid #6417 Some orchids grow roots into the ground that form tubers, where food or water can be stored. However, other types of orchids do not require soil and grow attached to trees and use aerial roots. |
Orchid #6418 Most African orchids have white flowers, while most Asian orchids are multicolored. |
Orchid #6420 One type of orchid - the Bumblebee Orchid - attracts male bees for pollination by looking and smelling like a female bumblebee. Some orchids smell like rotting animals, which attract flies for pollination. |
Orchid #6422 Many orchids rely upon a co-dependent fungi to provide them with nutrients. |
Orchid #6205a The orchid is a favorite flower to many people. It's no surprise given their delicately sensuous curves and beautiful range of colors. |
Wild Orchid #1316 The Bruce Peninsula in Canada is home to a wide variety of wild orchids. |
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TheWorldinLight Photographic Gallery specializes in photos
of flowers, nature, and landscapes, but also has galleries with images of people and cultures,
aviation, and abstract images. These images have been acquired from over 20 countries around the world. |
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