Orchid Flower

Orchids (Orchidaceae) are one of the largest families of flowering plants, with around 25,000 species. They are known for the beauty and diversity of their flower shapes and colors. Orchids grow in a wide range of habitats, from tropical rainforests to grasslands. Many orchids are epiphytes, meaning they grow attached to trees or rocks without harming their hosts. Orchids are popular as ornamental plants due to their exotic appearance and the challenge of their care, making them a symbol of beauty and luxury.

One of the most expensive yellow orchids is the Kinabalu Gold Orchid (Paphiopedilum rothschildianum). Also known as the "Gold of Kinabalu," this orchid is found only in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia. It is renowned for its striking symmetry and yellow flowers with deep red stripes.

Its rarity and the fact that it takes up to 15 years to bloom make it highly valuable and expensive in the orchid collectors' market.