(Brassia rex) Sample the surprising diversity of shapes and colors found among orchids with this collection of beautiful photographs of 15 different species.

Not to mention, they make for elegant houseplants. That is, if you've got your orchid care routine down and you're picking the right types of orchids to grow indoors. And the latter is critical ...

This medium sized orchid is considered vulnerable across its range, but endangered in Florida, where it has not been seen since 1990. The flower of this orchid imitates the legs of a particular spider ...

Today, botanists estimate there to be some 30,000 orchid species, with blooms ranging from the showy Cattleya to the spider-shaped Brassia.

Shannon Forry won first place with her photograph of a Brassia orchid. "I was pretty surprised to win," says Forry of Westlake. "I just take pictures for fun." ...

Orchid lovers have the chance to see their favorite plants bloom at one of the best botanic gardens in the country.