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PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID

PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID

Orchids in this genus are native to India, Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Australia, About 70 species belong to this genus....
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Orchids in this genus are native to India, Taiwan, China, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Australia, About 70 species belong to this genus.
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Lovely capture. The subdued lighting really makes the orchids stand out.

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