Subject: Where do orchids come from From: Marley cavtel.net Date sent: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 comments = Hi! I hope to here back from you ASAP! I have a speech on WED. the 12th, there's probally no way. . .but I was just wondering if you knew where orchids originated from? That's my only question! Thanks! Marley

Hi Marley This is a quite difficult question. Orchids firstly are an actively evolving group of plants. Orchids are generally believed to have evolved from early members of the lilly family, and orchids are considered the most highly evolved members of this order. Other members are lilies, amarullises, irises and all orchids. I hope this simple answer assists With kind regards Phil

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