Orchidaceae is a fascinating family of plants, with tens of thousands of species distributed right across the planet.
In fact, orchids are one of the two largest families of flowering plants in the world — the other being the daisy family, Asteraceae — and Australia boasts around 1700 different orchid species across more than 100 genera.
The unique floral variety of orchids captures and holds the attention of collectors and specialists alike — a remarkable array of forms, colours and scents designed to attract different and often captivating pollinators.
Another reason orchids continue to fascinate is their unusual life cycles, as many are deciduous and produce leaves and flowers at different times. While this makes them more difficult to observe and study, it also creates many exciting bushwalking and horticultural opportunities.
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Good Organic Gardening (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #14.3