Many plants can make us marvel at the wonders of nature, and the white egret orchid is one of them. The flower looks like a flying white egret and is nothing if not elegant and beautiful.
White egret orchids are usually found in Japan and China. Because of habitat loss and over-collection, they are endangered in their natural habitat. Fortunately, the flower is relatively easy to cultivate, so you can still see these lovely "birds" in flight in many places.
Here is a group of photos about the stunning "orchid."
The flower looks like a white egret in flight. /VCG Photo
It is usually found in Japan and China. /VCG Photo
It prefers warm weather and thrives in the summer. /VCG Photo
The flower is endangered in its natural habitat. /VCG Photo
The flower blooms in July and August. /VCG Photo
The flower is rarely seen in wild. /VCG Photo
Beautiful white egret orchids. /VCG Photo
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"Plants & Nations" is a series of articles and pictures about common plants in the world. It serves as a guide to beautiful plants from different countries.
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