There are rarer orchid types than the Paphiopedilum orchid, although some species are more unusual than others. However, as ...

But among the 25,000 known orchid species, Fairrie’s paphiopedilum is one of the rarest. Soon after being discovered in Bhutan, this orchid’s vibrant purple-and-white petals meant that they ...

Orchids are among the most evolutionarily advanced plants on Earth, with complex flower structures and reproductive tactics ...

It’s not just animal species at threat of extinction. With fewer than 250 mature individuals remaining, the rare Gratix's Paphiopedilum orchid is now listed as Critically Endangered by The IUCN ...