My camera could not capture this orchid's glorious shade of blue-purple you would see in person.

Is it sticking its tongue out at me?

This genus of orchids is commonly known as "Lady's Slipper" or "Slipper Orchid" because of the shape of its front sac.

This orchid's sac, or labellum, traps insects inside it for pollination purposes.

I call this "get-your-mind-out-of-the-gutter" orchid.

In a sea of multi-colored orchids, this monochromatic one is exquisite in its simplicity.

Hanging orchids on displacy in the main atrium of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.