Orchid Family
A large family of flowering plants with over 25,000 species, known for their beautiful and often fragrant flowers.
What is it?
The Orchid family (Orchidaceae) is one of the largest families of flowering plants. Orchids grow on every continent except Antarctica. Many are epiphytes, meaning they grow on trees. They have unique flowers with three petals and a special lip called the labellum. The Habenaria hybrid you saw is a member of this family.
Why it matters
Orchids are important for their beauty and ecological roles. They have complex relationships with pollinators. Many are endangered due to habitat loss.
Where you've seen it
This list grows as you capture more orchids.