Orchid flowers (Bulbophyllum graveolens, also known as Cirrhopetalum robustum). The brightly coloured central parts of the flower include the lip (red

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Orchid flowers (Bulbophyllum graveolens, also known as Cirrhopetalum robustum). The brightly coloured central parts of the flower include the lip (red), a specialised petal that helps attract pollinators. This orchid is found in New Guinea, where it grows on trees. There are more than 30,000 species of orchids worldwide, many of which are grown as ornamental flowers.

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