Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (/ ˌɔːrkɪˈdeɪsi.iː, - si.aɪ /), [2] a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. …

Dec 17, 2025 · An orchid is any member of a large family of nearly 1,000 genera and more than 26,000 species of attractively flowered plants distributed throughout the world, especially in …

The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the largest flowering plant family on earth with about 28,000 species. It is also one of the oldest plant families – developing about 100-125 million years ago …

The many species of orchids comprise one of the largest families of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae, which contains about 1,000 genera and about 20,000 species.

Dec 18, 2025 · In this article, we’ll explore the Orchidaceae family: how orchids are classified, how their flowers function, where they grow, why they matter ecologically and economically, …

The Orchidaceae is a diverse and wide spread family of flowering plants that are of great value in ornamental, medical, conservation, and evolutionary research.

Nov 27, 2025 · The orchid plant family, scientifically known as Orchidaceae, is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, containing over 28,000 accepted species renowned for …