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Encyclopedia: Orchidaceae
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List of genera in the Orchid family (Orchidaceae), originally according to The Families of Flowering Plants - L. Watson and M. J. Dallwitz.
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The Orchidaceae are terrestrial, epiphytic, or saprophytic herbs comprising one of the two largest families of flowering plants with about 1,000 genera and 15-20,000 species. The leaves are alternate or seldom opposite or whorled and have a sheathing base and an entire, often fleshy, parallel-veined blade.
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Orchidaceae, a place where serious collectors and casual fanciers alike will discover the intoxicating world of beautiful orchids. From species to the latest hybrids, its all here. ©2000-2008 All Rights Reserved, Orchidaceae, Inc.
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Orchidaceae are by far the largest and most diverse monocot family and rank among the largest families of flowering plants. Within the monocots, the most important diagnostic features of Orchidaceae are reduction of adaxial stamens, fusion of the remaining stamens to the gynoecium forming the column,
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Die Orchideen Europas The orchids of Europe © Dr.Helmuth Zelesny & Bernd Wössner 1998-2003...
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The family Orchidaceae (or-kid-ACE-e-ay) ; Terrestrial orchids; Native orchids in New York State What is an orchid?; Orchids are the largest family of angiosperms, or flowering plants in the world. Approximately 30,000 species, or 10% of all known species of flowering plants are orchids. Most familiar orchids are those...
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Information, images, and range maps for all species native to the US. Arranged by state and scientific name. Welcome! Click on any state to get started. These checklists and distributions are based on the following publications:
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The orchid family (Orchidaceae) is the second largest family of flowering plants with approximately 20,000 species. Some estimates for the size of this family are higher, but the sunflower family (Asteraceae) is now considered the largest with nearly 24,000 species.
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