How many species of orchids are there?
Orchids are one of the largest plant families, with about 28,000 species.
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Where does vanilla come from?
Vanilla comes from the seed pods of an orchid.
How do orchid seeds grow?
Orchid seeds are as fine as dust and usually need help from fungi to sprout.
How does the bee orchid trick bees?
The bee orchid tricks male bees by mimicking the look and scent of female bees.
What is the ghost orchid?
The ghost orchid is a rare, leafless orchid found in Florida swamps.
Where does the word "orchid" come from?
The word "orchid" comes from the Greek word for testicle, because of the shape of its roots.
Where do orchids grow?
Orchids grow on every continent except Antarctica.
What was orchidelirium?
"Orchidelirium" was a Victorian craze for collecting orchids.
What is the most expensive orchid?
A rare Shenzhen Nongke orchid sold for about $200,000 in 2005.
What is the most common orchid houseplant?
The moth orchid is the most common orchid houseplant.