Orchid Collection (page 15)

Orchid, Moth orchid, Phalaenopsis Jupiter

Sword-leaved helleborine (Cephalanthera longifolia) at Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Northern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza purpurella) at Teesmouth National Nature Reserve, North Gare near Hartlepool, Cleveland, England, UK, June

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera) growing in Chappetts Copse, Hampshire, England, UK, May

Early spider orchid (Ophrys spegodes) growing on Samphire Hoe near Dover, Kent, England, UK, May

Dark red helleborine (Epipactis atrorubens ), a rare orchid. 90% of the British population grow at this old quarry at Bishop Middleham, County Durham, England, UK. July

Clarkes pool meadow, an unimproved lowland hay meadow managed by the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, dotted with Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio) in early spring

Birds nest orchid (Neottia nidus-avis) growing in Buckholt Wood, Gloucestershire, UK, June. It has no chlorophyll and is entirely dependent on fungi in the soil for its nutrition

Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) at sunrise, Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Hedgehog-shaped lip bulbophyllum (Bulbophyllum echinolabium), Cultivated in glasshouse, Kew Gardens, London, England, UK. Native to Sulawesi, Indonesia. Controlled conditions

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. June

Autumn ladies tresses (Spiranthes spiralis) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Orchid close-up. Credit as: Jay O Brien / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Eggleaf twayblade (Listera ovata), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium. May

Heart shaped lip dactylorhiza orchid (Orchis cordigera) in flower, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, May

Globe orchid (Traunsteinera globosa) near Lac du Bornon, Mercantour National Park, Provence, France, June

Hardy Chinese orchid (Pleione limprichtii) Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Sichuan Province, China

Hardy Chinese orchid (Pleione limprichtii) growing, Tangjiahe National Nature Reserve, Qingchuan County, Sichuan province, China

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli, Abruzzo, Italy, June

Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta / scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies
Woodcock orchid (Ophrys cornuta/scolopax) with mating Black veined white butterflies (Aporia crataegi), Bela Reka, Eastern Rhodope Mountains, Bulgaria, May 2013

Lows cymbidium (Cymbidium lowianum) endemic tree orchid, Gaoligongshan NP, Yunnan province, China

Elder flower orchid (Dactylorhiza sambucina) in its two colour forms, Campo Imperatore, Gran Sasso, Appennines, Abruzzo, Italy, May

Lesser Butterfly Orchid (Platanthera bifolia) surrounded by Fragrant Orchids (Gymnadenia conopsea) in ancient alpine meadow. Nordtirol, Austrian Alps. June

Irish march orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis) in flower, Sainte Marguerite, France, May

RF - Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) in flower, Broxwater, Cornwall, UK. May 2016

Green-winged orchids (Anacamptis morio) at sunrise, Ashton Court Park, Bristol, UK, May

RF - Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea) resting on common spotted orchid, Dunsdon Nature Reserve, Devon, UK. July

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower, Vosges, France, June

Southern marsh-orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa) Groot Schietveld, Wuustwezel, Belgium

Common spotted orchids (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), backlit, Volehouse nature reserve, Devon, UK, June 2017

USA, California, Los Osos. Close-up of orchids. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

White House orchids, between 1889 and 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
White House orchids, between 1889 and 1906. Conservatory

Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France)
Lizard orchid (Himantoglossum hircinum, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Yellow Lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), Thuringian Forest, Thuringia, Germany

Italy, Marche, Apennines, Mount Catria, Orchid in the fields in Spring

Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes), Durleston Country Park, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Swanage, Dorset, England, UK

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) in rain shower, Hardington Moor NNR, Somerset, England, UK

Green-winged Orchid (Anacamptis morio) in rain shower, Hardington Moor NNR, Somerset, England, UK

Common Blue Butterfly (Polyommatus icarus) on Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), Powerstock Common DWT reserve, Dorset, England, UK

Marbled White (Melanagria galathea) roosting on Pyramidal Orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis), Badbury Rings, Dorset, England, UK

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Hardington Moor, Somerset, England

Singapore, Botanic Gardens, Orchid Gardens

Italy, Tuscany, an orchid in Lunigiana

Crocedomini pass, Adamello natural park, Lombardy, Italy. Flowering of orchis purpurea

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera), Powerstock Common, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorset, England, UK. June

Orchid Mantis with Snail
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Orchids: A Captivating World of Beauty and Diversity From the enchanting Italian Orchid to the intriguing Naked Man Orchid found in Crete, orchids have captivated us with their exquisite beauty for centuries. An Orchid Antique Chromolithograph from 1896 takes us back in time, showcasing the timeless allure of these delicate flowers. In MACEDONIA, Ohrid, we find ourselves mesmerized by the breathtaking Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church surrounded by Lake Ohrid during a serene morning. The Vanda miss joaquim orchid proudly stands as the national flower of Singapore, symbolizing its vibrant culture and resilience. The Ghost Orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii, gained fame through Susan Orleans' captivating writings. Its elusive nature adds an air of mystery to this already fascinating species. Meanwhile, Cypripedium reginae or Lady's Slipper Orchid enchants us with its elegant petals resembling a slipper fit for royalty. Venturing into Madagascar brings us face-to-face with Angraecum sesquipedale – a Madagascan orchid known for its long nectar spur that perfectly coevolved with a specific moth species. This extraordinary relationship highlights nature's intricate connections. Cypripedium candidum showcases simplicity at its finest with small white lady's-slipper blooms delicately adorning gardens and forests alike. Calanthe Veitchii gx presents itself as an artistic masterpiece among orchids – each petal painted with grace and elegance. Nature never ceases to amaze as we discover Hymenopus coronatus disguised on an orchid in perfect camouflage - the remarkable Orchid Mantis blending seamlessly into its surroundings. In Minnesota's Itasca State Park lies another wonder - showy lady's-slipper (cypripedium) blossoms standing tall near Lake Itasca.