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Marianne

I suppose that this orchid is a variation of the Scorpion orchid which can be an Arachnanthe or Arachnis species or hybrid. Most of the orchids sold on the world markets are hybrids, as wild species are strictly protected in most parts of the world.

A variation of Arachnis flos-aeris found on-line:

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I hope that this is of use.

Suyanto Tirta Marianne
I've just noticed a lot of types of orchids are rare and protected
Marianne Marianne
Indeed, most wild orchid species have become rare, due to intensive collection and the loss of habitat. Most of the rare species can only be grown or regrown in officially recognised botanical institutes and gardens, according to international conservation and reintroduction programmes. That is why most of the original the orchid species sold for amateurs are, in most cases, cultured hybrids, as they can also be kept in less demanding conditions and environments.

By the way, Vanilla, which is cultivate in wet tropical and subtropical regions all over the world is an orchid from certain tropical and subtropical regions of the American continent.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla
Suyanto Tirta Marianne
wow .... you are very understanding about botany
Marianne Marianne
Thank you, Suyanto.
Suyanto Tirta Marianne
you're welcome

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