Thousands of species. There are more than 25,000 documented orchid species throughout the world, with hundreds more being discovered each year. This means the ...

Many tropical rainforest orchids exhibit bilaterally symmetry, meaning they have mirror image halves! Examples of orchids that have this symmetry are the ...

There are 25,000 – 30,000 different species of orchid, at least 10,000 of which can be found in the tropics.

Orchids are very well-adapted to life in the canopy. They have roots with a large surface area for rapid absorption of nutrients and water.

21 февр. 2018 г. · The Orchids of the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador are easily distinguished plants, with blooms that are often colorful and fragrant.

About 80 percent of orchids grow in the tropics. The majority of these grow at elevations between 3,000 and 6,000 feet, and are thus are more likely to be found ...

Most species of orchids live in tropical rainforests, in the warm and humid climates. Unfortunately, 10% of all orchid species are close to extinction because ...

12 июл. 2023 г. · It is thought that there could be many rainforest species yet to be discovered. Orchids are also highly promiscuous, readily hybridising with ...

However, more than 20,000 species of orchids exist in the tropical rainforest. Tropical rainforest orchids grow on the trunks of trees and are found high in ...