Orchid flower (Cattleya schilleriana). One of the petals (pink and white) is a specialised structure called a lip. This attracts pollinators to the flower,and acts as a landing platform. This is an epiphytic orchid (one that grows on trees). It is found in Brazil in tropical South America. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide,many of which are grown as ornamental flowers | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
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