7 Interesting Facts About Orchid Plant

Second Largest Flowering Plant

Orchids rank as the second largest family of flowering plants globally.

Diversity

There are approximately 28,000 identified species of orchids.

Global Presence

Orchids are found on every continent except Antarctica.

Seed Size

Orchids produce the smallest seeds among all plant types.

UK's Rare Orchid

One of the rarest wild orchids in the UK is monitored by security cameras.

Vanilla Origins

Vanilla is derived from the seedpods of the Vanilla planifolia orchid.

The Flowers

Orchid flowers are oriented upside down.

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