Interesting Orchid Facts

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Orchids are one of the largest groups of flowering plants, consisting of some 25,000 to 30,000 species.
Orchids are found in nearly every climatic condition except deserts.
The name "orchid" comes from the Greek root orkhis, meaning "testicle."
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In their natural environment, each orchid species is dependent upon a specific type of insect to carry out its pollination.
There are two types of orchids: terrestrials, which feature extensive below-ground root systems, and epiphytes, characterized by their aerial or exposed root structure.
Before their true nature was understood, epiphytic orchids were thought of as parasitic plants impossible to grow under controlled conditions.