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Orchidaceae Collection

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cypripedium reginae, ladys slipper orchid. Also known as pi

Cypripedium reginae, ladys slipper orchid. Also known as pi
Although the current name of this orchid is Cypripedium reginae, the name on the original plate reads Cypripedium spectabile, which may have been the name accepted at the time

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys slipper orchid

Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys slipper orchid
Watercolour from British Orchids (1792-1817), by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Angraecum sesquipedale, Madagascan orchid

Angraecum sesquipedale, Madagascan orchid
This species of orchid was used by Darwin to prove his theories of evolution. Illustration from The British Museum (Natural History) by Peter Whitehead and Colin Keates, 1981

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips

Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips, also known as Flor de Mayo (May Flower) or Christmas Orchid (Orchidaceae family), with pink, purple and yellow colouring

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cypripedium candidum, small white lady s-slipper

Cypripedium candidum, small white lady s-slipper
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys Slipper Orchid

Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys Slipper Orchid
Originally published in: Paxtons magazine of botany, and register of flowering plants. Published in London. December 1836. Natural History Museums Botany Library. Plate Collection number 169

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Epidendrum elongatum, orchid

Epidendrum elongatum, orchid
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Epidendrum secundrum

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth

Darwins Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale) species which is pollinated by a long-tongued moth, from Ambila, Madagascar. Photograph taken on location for BBC Wild Madagascar Series, August 2009

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: England, Northumberland, Common Spotted Orchid

England, Northumberland, Common Spotted Orchid. Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) growing in the East Cramlington Wildlife Trust Reserve near Seaton Delaval

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cattleya skinneri, English orchid

Cattleya skinneri, English orchid
Plate 13 from Orchidaceae of Mexico and Guatemala (1837-1843) by James Bateman. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Early purple orchids {Orchis mascula} in flower, Cressbrook Dale

Early purple orchids {Orchis mascula} in flower, Cressbrook Dale, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK, May 2009

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Vanilla planifolia, vanilla

Vanilla planifolia, vanilla
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. Engraved by John Nugent Fitch

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Orchid flower

Orchid flower. Close-up of an unidentified orchid flower (family Orchidaceae). There are over 30, 000 species of orchids worldwide, making up 10% of all known species of flowering plants

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: White Orchid

White Orchid

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Chalkhill Blue -Polyommatus coridon- male on Orchis

Chalkhill Blue -Polyommatus coridon- male on Orchis, Trenchtling, Hochschwab, Styria, Austria, Europe

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) close-up of flowers

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) close-up of flowers, growing on chalk grassland, North Downs, Kent, England, June

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Vanda caerulea, Himalayan orchid

Vanda caerulea, Himalayan orchid
Illustration from the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This plant was thought to be extinct in 1996

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid

Cymbidium aloifolium, orchid
Plate 869 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Orchid petal, SEM

Orchid petal, SEM
Orchid (Phalaenopsis sp.) petal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x450 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges

Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) a widespread orchid of grasslands and verges, growing on St Georges Flower Bank, Bristol, UK, June

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flower and flowerbud

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flower and flowerbud, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Pyramidal orchid (Anacamptis pyramidalis) flower. UK. June

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England

Common spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii) on a roadside verge near Bristol, England, UK, June

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: 2 dollars coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)

2 dollars coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)
DGA2589588 2 dollars coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana), Hong Kong, 20th century; (add.info.: 2 dollars coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: 50 cents coin, 1993, obverse, Hong Kong, 20th century

50 cents coin, 1993, obverse, Hong Kong, 20th century
DGA2589584 50 cents coin, 1993, obverse, Hong Kong, 20th century; (add.info.: 50 cents coin, 1993, obverse. Hong Kong, 20th century. Hong Kong); © A

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: 10 cents coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)

10 cents coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)
DGA2589580 10 cents coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana), Hong Kong, 20th century; (add.info.: 10 cents coin, 1994, obverse, Hong Kong orchid flower (Bauhinia blakeana)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Picture series Women of the World

Picture series Women of the World, Woman from Japan, Japanese woman, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Picture series Children and flowers

Picture series Children and flowers, orchids, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Picture series Flower spirits, woman with orchid

Picture series Flower spirits, woman with orchid, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Picture series Norse Gods, the Norns at the World Tree Ygdrasil

Picture series Norse Gods, the Norns at the World Tree Ygdrasil, Urdh, Verdandi and Skuld, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900, public domain

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aspasia, c. 470 BC, c. 420 BC, a Greek philosopher

Aspasia, c. 470 BC, c. 420 BC, a Greek philosopher, orator and the second woman of Pericles, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aspasia (born c. 470 BC in Miletus)

Aspasia (born c. 470 BC in Miletus)
Aspasia (born c. 470 BC in Miletus, died c)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Botany, Plants, Broad-leaved hellebore

Botany, Plants, Broad-leaved hellebore, with the subspecies, Helleborine calceolus, latifolia, flore alba, carneo, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Acineta, Ciliates, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Acineta, Ciliates, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Medicinal plant, lesser butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia)

Medicinal plant, lesser butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia), also white wood hyacinth or white wood hyacinth, is a species of the genus wood hyacinth, Historic

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Medicinal plant, helmet orchid (Orchis militaris)

Medicinal plant, helmet orchid (Orchis militaris), a species of plant from the genus of orchids, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Odontoglossum crispum, curled odontoglossum

Odontoglossum crispum, curled odontoglossum, epiphytic orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Masdevallias coccinea, Masdevallias gemmata

Masdevallias coccinea, Masdevallias gemmata, Masdevallias chimera, little flag orchid Orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Western marsh orchid, western marsh orchid

Western marsh orchid, western marsh orchid, broad-leaved marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis), fan orchid, common marsh orchid, or Irish marsh orchid, Historic

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Orchis latifolia, western marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis)

Orchis latifolia, western marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis), also broad-leaved foxglove, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Bee orchid, species from the genus bee orchids (Ophrys) (Ophrys apifera) of the orchid family

Bee orchid, species from the genus bee orchids (Ophrys) (Ophrys apifera) of the orchid family, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Green-winged orchid (Anacamptis morio)

Green-winged orchid (Anacamptis morio), historical illustration from 1885, Germany, Europe

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera)

Fly orchid (Ophrys insectifera), historical illustration from 1885, Germany, Europe

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Military orchid (Orchis militaris)

Military orchid (Orchis militaris), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, 1870

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Lesser butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia)

Lesser butterfly-orchid (Platanthera bifolia), medicinal plant, historical chromolithography, 1870

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Violet Limodore (Limodorum abortivum)

Violet Limodore (Limodorum abortivum), medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, circa 1790

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata)

Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata), medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, circa 1790

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Western Marsh Orchid or Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis)

Western Marsh Orchid or Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis), medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, circa 1790

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Fly Orchid (Ophrys muscifera), medicinal plant

Fly Orchid (Ophrys muscifera), medicinal plant, useful plant, chromolithograph, circa 1790

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Green-winged orchid (Orchis morio)

Green-winged orchid (Orchis morio), medicinal plant, crop plant, chromolithography, about 1870

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Fragrant orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea)

Fragrant orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea), medicinal plant, crop plant, chromolithography, about 1870

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Lady orchid (Orchis purpurea), medicinal plant

Lady orchid (Orchis purpurea), medicinal plant, crop plant, chromolithography, about 1870

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Historical illustration, orchids and orchid family (Orchidaceae)

Historical illustration, orchids and orchid family (Orchidaceae), historische Zeichnung, Orchideen oder Orchideengewaechse (Orchidaceae)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Portait of Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin or Baron Nikolaus von Jacquin

Portait of Nikolaus Joseph Freiherr von Jacquin or Baron Nikolaus von Jacquin, 1727 - 1817, an Austrian scientist who studied medicine, chemistry and botany

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: The Tower of the Winds, Athens, ancient Greece

The Tower of the Winds, Athens, ancient Greece

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aspasia, c. 470 BC-c. 400 BC, Greek philosopher and orator

Aspasia, c. 470 BC-c. 400 BC, Greek philosopher and orator

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aspasia, c. 470 - c. 420 BC, an influential immigrant to Classical-era Athens

Aspasia, c. 470 - c. 420 BC, an influential immigrant to Classical-era Athens

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aspasia, c. 470 - c. 420 BC, an influential immigrant to Classical-era Athens

Aspasia, c. 470 - c. 420 BC, an influential immigrant to Classical-era Athens

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Orchid, historical illustration

Orchid, historical illustration, Theodor Lange, General Illustrated Garden Book, Volume 1, Leipzig 1902, p. 654, fig. 677

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: White Antelope Dendrobium orchid flower in garden

White Antelope Dendrobium orchid flower in garden

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: White orchid flower in garden. Phalaenopsis orchid

White orchid flower in garden. Phalaenopsis orchid

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition affecting humans

Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Dortmund. Unemployed at the AA Dortmund

Dortmund. Unemployed at the AA Dortmund. ca. 1981-2

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cymbidium ensifolium, var. Hoematodes

Cymbidium ensifolium, var. Hoematodes, native to Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, digitally restored historical colour print from 1893, Asia

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: DEU, Germany: The historical slides from the times 80-90s

DEU, Germany: The historical slides from the times 80-90s, Dortmund. Young unemployed. MR Yes! 80s AA

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Late spider-orchid (Ophrys holoserica)

Late spider-orchid (Ophrys holoserica), Syn Ophrys fuciflora (left), Red Woodland Slipper or Purple Woodland Slipper, Cephalanthera rubra (2nd from left), Fly Ragwort

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Helm's orchid, Orchis militaris (top left)

Helm's orchid, Orchis militaris (top left), Broad-leaved orchid or broad-leaved foxglove, Dactylorhiza majalis (top) (2)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Renanthera lowii, a species of orchid

Renanthera lowii, a species of orchid, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cypripedium insigne, Ladies Slipper

Cypripedium insigne, Ladies Slipper, orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Aerides lawrenceae, orchid, historical

Aerides lawrenceae, orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Vanda tricolor, orchid, orchid

Vanda tricolor, orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Phalaenopsis schilleriana, orchid

Phalaenopsis schilleriana, orchid, orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Oncidium forbesii, orchid, orchid

Oncidium forbesii, orchid, orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Lycaste skinneri, Lycaste virginalis

Lycaste skinneri, Lycaste virginalis, epiphyte orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Cattleya mossiae, Moss Cattleys

Cattleya mossiae, Moss Cattleys, easter orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Dendrobium farmeri var aureoflavum

Dendrobium farmeri var aureoflavum, Farmers Dendrobium, Orchid, orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Dendrobium nobile, Noble Dendrobium

Dendrobium nobile, Noble Dendrobium, Orchid, orchid, historical, digial restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Laelia purpurata, Cattleya purpurata

Laelia purpurata, Cattleya purpurata, Sophronitis purpurata, orchid, historical, digially restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Flat-leaved vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)

Flat-leaved vanilla (Vanilla planifolia), flat-leaved vanilla, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Series Flowers and Legends, Orchid and Cactus

Series Flowers and Legends, Orchid and Cactus, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900, Liebig collector's picture, exact date unknown

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Yellow lady's slipper or yellow lady's slipper

Yellow lady's slipper or yellow lady's slipper, also red-brown lady's slipper, yellow lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus)

Background imageOrchidaceae Collection: Kleines Knabenkraut (Anacamptis morio) L

Kleines Knabenkraut (Anacamptis morio) L. auch Salep-Knabenkraut, Satyrion, Stendelwurz oder Narrenkappe, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19



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EDITORS COMMENTS

Orchidaceae, the enchanting family of flowers that captivates with its diverse and exquisite species. Among them is the Cypripedium reginae, commonly known as the lady's slipper orchid or pi. Its delicate petals gracefully curve, resembling a slipper fit for royalty. Venturing to Madagascar, we encounter the Angraecum sesquipedale, also known as the Madagascan orchid. This remarkable flower boasts an elongated spur that extends up to 30 centimeters and has formed a unique relationship with a long-tongued moth, Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale), which serves as its sole pollinator. In contrast to its grandeur counterparts stands the Cypripedium candidum, a small white lady's-slipper orchid. Despite its modest size, this dainty beauty emanates elegance and purity in every petal. Calanthe Veitchii gx emerges next on our journey through this captivating floral world. With vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning each blossom, it effortlessly catches our eye and leaves us in awe of nature's artistry. Returning to another variation of the Lady Slipper Orchid family is the Cypripedium calceolus. Its striking yellow pouch-shaped lip beckons insects into its embrace while ensuring successful pollination—a true marvel of evolution. The mesmerizing Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips takes center stage now—its flamboyant blooms radiating passion and allure. Originating from Colombia but finding admiration worldwide for its vibrant hues and intoxicating fragrance. Traveling across continents once more brings us to Ireland's Burren region where we find Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula) carpeting meadows with their delicate purple blossoms—an enchanting sight amidst Europe's lush landscapes. From afar comes Bletilla striata—the hardy orchid or Chinese ground orchid.

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