Gardener's Dictionary: Orchid

Orchid (n.): Orchids are flowers belonging to the family Orchidaceae. These flowers, which have colorful and scented blooms, belong to one of the largest families of flowering plants; there are more than 20,000 species comprise this family (four times the number of mammal species). See "Tips for Growing Orchid Flowers" to learn more about growing these plants.

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