Orchids are plants that belong to the family
Orchidaceae (/ˌɔːrkɪˈdeɪsi.iː, -si.aɪ/), a diverse and
widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often
colourful and fragrant. Orchids are cosmopolitan plants that are found
in almost every habitat on Earth except glaciers. The world's richest
diversity of orchid genera and species is found in the tropics.