I believe this beautifully colored orchid flower is a variety of Paphiopedilum orchid. The very pretty Paphiopedilum orchid is sometimes called a Slipper orchid. Paphiopedilum orchids can be a variety of colors and this purple flower is beautiful.
Picture of purple Paphiopedilum Orchid flower, also called Slipper Orchid. This picture was taken at the United States Botanic Gardens in Washington DC.
The United States Botanical Garden in Washington D.C. is a great place to visit for plant and flower lovers, there is a great greenhouse with fantastic displays and it is a plant-lovers paradise. You will want to stay as long as possible and enjoy all of the wonderful plants and flowers. Of course, there are many things to do and see in Washington D.C. but this is one of my favorite places.
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"Paphiopedilum, often called the Venus slipper, is a genus of the lady slipper orchid subfamily Cypripedioideae of the flowering plant family Orchidaceae. The genus comprises some 80 accepted taxa including several natural hybrids. The genus is native to Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, New Guinea and the Solomon and Bismarck Islands." Learn more about the Paphiopedilum orchid.
Image of purple orchid flower growing in a greenhouse. This beautiful orchid is a Paphiopedilum orchid. The photograph was taken long ago. This orchid flower is beautiful. If you need some help with the care of your indoor house plants, and you can't find the help that you need on this website, send me an email. Thanks for visiting.
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