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The Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection has over 8,000 specimens from all over the world. It is an invaluable resource for educational programs, exhibitions, and scientific research. Explore a selection of the newly digitized collections along with art inspired by these beautiful blooms, and learn five things you may not know about orchids.