Orchid family

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What species resembles the egret orchid? The flowers are visited by hawk moths! And not only that, tiny insects called thrips also play an important role in pollination! What is the "Egret Orchid Legend"?

サギソウはやや湿った場所に生息する多年草で、園芸でも人気の種類ですが、残念ながら湿地生息地の減少や盗掘が原因で環境省レッドリストでは準絶滅危惧になっている種類でもあります。近縁種は多く、サギソウの名がつく種類も多いですが、鷺のように横に平た...
2022.06.07
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What species resembles the Bletilla striata (purple orchid)? Recent research has revealed that the flowers not only deceive bees, but also utilize male bees for courtship!

シランは本来日本の本州〜沖縄に自然分布する多年草ですが、野生のものは準絶滅危惧種となっています。一方で園芸植物としても人気でどの街に行っても見かけるほどです。かつては日本の野生個体群は栽培個体が逸出したとも考えられていましたが、現在は野生分...
2022.04.26
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There are differences between Phalaenopsis orchids and other similar species! We'll explain how to distinguish between them! Why are they so popular? What's their history? Did the flowers attach pollen clumps to the backs of insects?! But the species is unknown?

Phalaenopsis orchids are very popular in Japan as high-end potted plants and cut flowers. They are the number one orchid species in terms of both production volume and value. However, they are also known as "Phalaenopsis," which can be confusing. Biologically, however, the terms refer to different species, with Phalaenopsis being the "Phalae..." orchid.
2021.09.20
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