5 Surprising Facts About Orchids | Flower Science | LiveScience

5 Surprising Facts About Orchids | Flower Science | LiveScience: "WASHINGTON — The orchid genus is old, widespread and diverse. They grow naturally all over the world and are a favorite plant among horticulturists.

A new exhibition here, at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, displays of the most popular and interesting species of orchids from Latin America.

Orchids aren't only prolific, they're unique, Tom Mirenda, an orchid expert and curator of the exhibition told OurAmazingPlanet when we visited. The exhibition is on view until April 26."

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