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2 unusual facts about Paphiopedilum


Botanical Garden of Faial

Other important orchids include the Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium families, which have fused sepals similar to a bag, that attract insects who fall into its flower.

Nani Mau Gardens

Today the gardens claim to contain more than 2,000 plant varieties, with approximately 225 types of flowering plants, including 100 species of fruit trees; and over 2,300 orchids, said to be one of the world's largest collections of Paphiopedilum, Phalaenopsis, Epiphytes, Oncidium, and Cattleya orchids.


Paphiopedilum victoria-mariae

Paphiopedilum victoria-mariae is a species of orchid endemic to western Sumatra (Bukittinggi).


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