http://5590.pmarty.org/files/original/6b0a384346c9a67c3dba90bad74b4ab9.jpeg a8554b9bc886de38c8c8b5915367f1df 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 Aggregatum Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Naturally occurring species Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Registered in 1816 Subject The topic of the resource Orchids Living Collections Description An account of the resource Scientific Classification: Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Dendrobieae Genus: Dendrobium Species: D. aggregatum Appearance: Delicate flowers of orange or yellow that hang from a thin inflorescence. The inflorescence grows from near the base of the pseudobulbs and usually takes several weeks to develop enough to bloom, which can be agonising for even the most patient of growers. Flowers, if well cared for and kept in high humidity, can last anywhere from a week to a month. Parentage: Species (SelfxSelf) Provenance: North-East India through Indochina and Thailand Life Form: Epiphytic Range: North-East India through Indochina and Thailand Habitat: Varied. Plants have been found at altitudes of above 1000 feet, but can also be grown in warmer to intermediate conditions. The plant is open to a variety of different situations as long as it gets plenty of light, water, and a dry winter rest. Temperature Requirements: Intermediate-Warm. Species needs cooler temperatures and a dry winter rest to set blooms. Bloom Season: Spring Fragrant: No Light Level: Medium to High 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. Dendrobium lindleyi