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Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

Explore Smithsonian: How do Orchids Attract Pollinators?

The Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection has over 8,000 living specimens and is a valuable source of research and species diversity. Discover why orchids are unique and how researchers are maintaining the collection.

This video was funded under the Investing in Innovation (i3) validation grant (U396B100097) awarded to the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) by the U.S. Department of Education. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this work do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Education or other funders.