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orchid

[awr-kid] / ˈɔr kɪd /




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Jones said his favourite species was the fly orchid found in fens on Anglesey, where he lives.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Some may be tiny, like the orchid babies nursing on wood-eating fungi; others may be gargantuan, like the Posidonia australis.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

I love every orchid equally,’ and he does,” his daughter said in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Koja is concerned about the loss of unique indigenous trees like the giant orchid, already a problem before mining has even started.

From Barron's Oct. 26, 2025

And then the disaster happened and orchids started growing, sucking up the processed chemicals from moss, and just like that: blue orchid.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

My late father-in-law loved orchids, and in his decadeslong passion he built and maintained two large greenhouses.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Darwin's work on orchids suggested that highly specialized flower structures played a major role in the formation of new species.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

He, fellow staff and scores of volunteers were shuffling between tasks like firing up stoves and spreading protective covers on a collection of smaller plants, like orchids.

From Barron's Feb. 12, 2026

“Paul lectured all over the world, teaching people about different species of orchids in a very accessible way,” Rose said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2026

Soon enough, there were bright blue orchids blooming all over the field.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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