Orchid flower (Dendrobium discolor). The main part of the flower is the long curled petals and sepals surrounding the central parts. The vine from which it is growing is seen in the background. This orchid is found in the tropical lowlands of both New Guinea and north-eastern Australia,where it grows on trees (epiphytic) and also grows on rocks (lithophytic). This specimen is from Australia. 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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