http://5590.pmarty.org/files/original/3d9771be1757effd364270f2b74316e9.jpeg 6dc60f5b2dee8fbaa02b8182768b80a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Elizabeth Martinez Subject The topic of the resource Orchids: A world of color Description An account of the resource A collection of five orchids showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of some of the members of the Orchidaceae family of plants. While numbers can vary slightly by source, it is estimated that there are about 30,000 species of orchids and about 120,000 hybrids and intergenerics ( this number grows by the thousands per year). While the majority of orchids are found growing in the tropical regions of the world, they also grow in the temperate regions, and in both sides of the equator, Orchids are also found in rather cold areas, including within the Arctic Circle, There are only a small number of countries that do not have any indigenous orchids. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elizabeth Martinez Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Living plant Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dendrobium 'Frosty Dawn' Description An account of the resource Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Epidendreae Tribe: Dendrobieae Genus: Dendrobium Appearance: Small 2" frosty white/cream blossoms with a neon orange lip. Blossoms seem to shimmer in direct sunlight Parentage: (Dendrobium Dawn Maree × Dendrobium Lime Frost) Provenance: From a hybridized cultivated plant not of wild origin Life Form: Epiphytic Range: Native to much of Asia, including China, Japan, and India as well as many islands in the Pacific. Habitat: Varied. Depending on the specific species within the genus, Dendrobiums have adapted to a wide variety of habitats, from the high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains to lowland tropical forests and even to the dry climate of the Australian desert. Temperature Requirements: Intermediate-Warm. Some species may need cooler temperatures and a dry winter rest to set blooms. Bloom Season: Varied Fragrant: Yes Light Level: Medium Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Registered and Hybridized by H & R Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Registered in 1997 Subject The topic of the resource Orchids Living Collections Relation A related resource AOS dendrobium care guide: https://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets/dendrobium.aspx Youtube instructional and care guide video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAg-qSBtS-Q Alternative Title An alternative name for the resource. The distinction between titles and alternative titles is application-specific. Nobile Noble Dendrobrium Pidgeon Orchid Antelope Orchid