The Orchid: Royal Botanic Gardens, KewQueen of the night, Darwin's comet, lady's slipper, little dragon, black chimaera the otherworldly names of orchid species are as beautiful as these sought after flowers themselves. From flamboyant and colourful to strange and understated, and from alpine meadows to cloud forests, the orchid's variety and range is unparalleled and has made it an object of obsession to plant collectors for centuries. With over 250 stunning botanical illustrations and