Orchidaceae Collection (page 14)

Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes) flowering, Kent, England, May

Military Orchid (Orchis militaris) flowering, Buckinghamshire, England, May

Yellow Ladys Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) flowering, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum) flowering, growing in deep shade woodland, Bavaria, Germany, July

Fragrant Orchid (Gymnadenia conopsea) flowering, growing in mountain habitat, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Long-spurred Orchid (Anacamptis longicornu) close-up of flowers, Sardinia, Italy, April

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flowers, Buckinghamshire, England, May

Fly Orchid (Ophrys insectifera) close-up of flowerspike, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Burnt Orchid (Orchis ustulata) close-up of flowers, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) close-up of flower and flowerbuds, Oxfordshire, Engalnd, June

Broad-leaved Helleborine (Epipactis helleborine) close-up of flowerspike, Oxfordshire, England, August

Green-flowered Helleborine (Epipactis phyllanthes) close-up of flowerspike, Oxfordshire, England, August

Heath Spotted Orchid (Orchis maculata), Orchidaceae by Francesco Peyrolery, watercolor, 1754
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume I, Plate 59 by Francesco Peyrolery, Heath Spotted Orchid (Orchis maculata), Orchidaceae. Herbaceous perennial plant spontaneous in Italy

Fringed Star Orchid (Epidendrum ciliare or Coilostylis ciliaris), Orchidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXII, Plate 16 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Fringed Star Orchid (Epidendrum ciliare or Coilostylis ciliaris), Orchidaceae

Orchid (Oncidium bifolium Sims), Orchidaceae by Maddalena Lisa Mussino, watercolor, 1858
Herbal, 18th-19th century. Iconographia Taurinensis. Volume LXI, Plate 106 by Maddalena Lisa Mussino: Orchid (Oncidium bifolium Sims), Orchidaceae

Bee orchid flower C017 / 7174
Bee orchid (Ophrys apifera) flower and buds. This orchid is named for the distinctively shaped and marked parts that resemble insects such as bees

Fungus on orchid C016 / 7748
Fungus on orchid. Close-up of a tropical fungus growing on the leaves of an orchid (family Orchidaceae). Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Orchid (Masdevallia chimaera), artwork C016 / 5537
Orchid (Masdevallia chimaera). Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1912. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Sketch of Orchis maculata by Robert Brown
Sketch of an Orchidaceous suspensor, 27th July 1831, by Robert Brown, the eminent Scottish botanist

Sketch of Cypripedium reginae / spectabile by Robert Brown
A sketch by Robert Brown, the eminent botanist

Renanthera coccinea
Plate 21 from H.F. Hances `Wild Flowers of Hong Kong

Platanthera
Dried specimen of Platanthera, from the John Clayton Collection

Spiranthus speciosa, orchid
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Denrobium crumenatum, orchid
Watercolour on vellum by Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Limodorum altum, squashed orchid pollina
Unfinished Drawings, Monocotyledons 1, Orchidaceae 1, No 71 by Franz Andreas Bauer

Liparis revoluta
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Epidendrum laevigatum

Dendrobium involutum, ladder orchid
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Epidendrum myrtifolium

Taeniophyllum fasciola, leafless orchid
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Epidendrum adpressum

Renanthera coccinea, orchid
Plate 503 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Paphiopedilum sp
Plate 868 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Coelogyne fimbricata, orchid
Plate 858 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Aerangis sp
Plate 853 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Psychopsis papilio
Oncidium papilio, watercolour on card by A.H. Church (1865-1937), species now known as Psychopsis papilio. Drawing number 632

Stanhopea insignis, orchid
Watercolour from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Flower from the Orchidaceae family
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing an unknown flower of the Orchidaceae family

Dendrobium densiflora, orchid
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Dendrobium densiflora, orchid from Asia

Dactylorhiza fuchsii, common spotted orchid
Common spotted orchid on chalk mound, a project to establish british orchigs in the Wildlife Garden at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed by Derek Adams, May 2003

Orchis morio, green-winged orchid
Watercolour by Arthur Harry Church, May 1903. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cattleya aurantiaca (orchid) growing in a shade coffee plantation in El Salvador

Orthoceras, nautiloid
Shown here is Orthoceras, a straight Ordovician nautiloid

Calochilus paludosus, R. Br
Annotated drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, Calochilus paludosus R. Br. Prodr.: 320 (1810) Irchidaceae. Br. 204. From a specimen from New South Wales, Australia

Plate 77 from British Orchids

Pterostylis nutans R. Br
Annotated drawing by Ferdinand Bauer of Pterostylis nutans, 1810, Orchidaceae

Laceolabinuin rubra, tree orchid
Plate 22 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Vanilla aromatica, vanilla
Plate 34 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Aerides iindleyanum, rock orchid
Plate 65 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Habernaria logicalearata, orchid and Lilium neilgherrense, l

Catasetum macrocarpum, monkshead orchid
Illustration from Delineation of exotic plants cultivated in the Royal Garden at Kew (1796) by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Orchidaceae, the enchanting family of flowers that captivates with its diverse and exquisite species. Among them is the Cypripedium reginae, commonly known as the lady's slipper orchid or pi. Its delicate petals gracefully curve, resembling a slipper fit for royalty. Venturing to Madagascar, we encounter the Angraecum sesquipedale, also known as the Madagascan orchid. This remarkable flower boasts an elongated spur that extends up to 30 centimeters and has formed a unique relationship with a long-tongued moth, Darwin's Orchid (Angraecum sesquipedale), which serves as its sole pollinator. In contrast to its grandeur counterparts stands the Cypripedium candidum, a small white lady's-slipper orchid. Despite its modest size, this dainty beauty emanates elegance and purity in every petal. Calanthe Veitchii gx emerges next on our journey through this captivating floral world. With vibrant colors and intricate patterns adorning each blossom, it effortlessly catches our eye and leaves us in awe of nature's artistry. Returning to another variation of the Lady Slipper Orchid family is the Cypripedium calceolus. Its striking yellow pouch-shaped lip beckons insects into its embrace while ensuring successful pollination—a true marvel of evolution. The mesmerizing Cattleya Trianae Mrs Phillips takes center stage now—its flamboyant blooms radiating passion and allure. Originating from Colombia but finding admiration worldwide for its vibrant hues and intoxicating fragrance. Traveling across continents once more brings us to Ireland's Burren region where we find Early Purple Orchids (Orchis mascula) carpeting meadows with their delicate purple blossoms—an enchanting sight amidst Europe's lush landscapes. From afar comes Bletilla striata—the hardy orchid or Chinese ground orchid.