Hybrid orchid flower (Paphiopedilum 'Gowerianum'). This orchid is a cross between P. curtisii and P. lawrenceanum. The Paphiopedilum orchids are also called the Venus slipper orchids. Their flowers have a distinctive anatomy: there are two lateral petals sticking out to either side,a pouch-shaped lower petal (called the lip),and a large upwards pointing sepal. The lip attracts and can trap pollinators. They are mostly found in tropical Asia,and are mostly terrestrial orchids (ones that grow in the ground). There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide,many of which are grown as ornamental flowers | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Harcourt Davies, Paul |
Taille de l’image : | 3436 px × 5109 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |