Bulgaria stamps year 1986 Flora – Flowers orchids set

Bulgaria stamps year 1986 Flora – Flowers orchids set

Orchid Plants in the family Orchidaceous

Orchids are a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with colourful and fragrant blooms.

Orchids are cosmopolitan plants found in almost every habitat on Earth except glaciers. Orchidaceae is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, containing about 28,000 accepted species.

Orchids are a diverse family of flowering plants with over 25,000 species across nearly 1,000 genera. They are known for their striking and often fragrant blooms in a wide range of colors. Some key facts about orchid flowers:

Flower Structure

• Orchid flowers have three sepals, three petals, and a three-chambered ovary.
• One petal is usually highly modified into a “lip” or labellum that attracts insects and acts as a landing platform.
• The reproductive parts (stamens and style) are fused into a single structure called the column.
• Pollen is contained in sticky bundles called pollinia attached to the column.

Flower Diversity

• Orchid flowers come in a stunning array of colors including white, pink, purple, yellow, orange, and even blue.
• Flower shapes are also highly variable, from the classic Phalaenopsis “moth orchid” to the uniquely shaped Cattleya “corsage orchid” and Paphiopedilum “slipper orchid”.
• Flower size ranges from tiny blooms a fraction of an inch to large flowers over a foot across.

Flower Meaning & Use

• Orchid flowers symbolize love, beauty, strength, luxury, and wealth in many cultures.
• They are a popular choice for bouquets, corsages, and arrangements to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and other special occasions.
• The scent of orchid flowers is frequently analyzed by perfumers to identify new fragrance notes.

With their unparalleled diversity and beauty, orchid flowers have captivated people worldwide. While challenging to grow, orchids make rewarding houseplants that can bloom for months with the right care