Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Orchids, Phalaenopsis cultivars
















Common Name: Orchids

Scientific Name: Phalaenopsis cultivars (species that is used for cultivation)

Clade: Angiosperms

Date collected: 4/26/11

Location Collected: Inside of house, growing in a plastic pot

Habitat: Grows inside of a plastic pot, with loose soil inside of the pot; in an area where sunlight shines through and hits the orchid; frequently watered

Nativity: Native to Southeast Asia

Special Notes:  The flowers of some species resemble moths in flight, which in turn gave them the name Moth orchids. This species is extensively hybridized, so that mayn colors and forms can be achieved.

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