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PARIS MILLE ET UNE ORCHIDEES EXHIBITION

GRANDES SERRES DU JARDIN DES PLANTES


(Source: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
(Source: Ruby BIRD & Yasmina BEDDOU)
USPA NEWS - Orchids are incredible flowers, difficult to cultivate, rare and often spectacular with their long, colourful flowering. Hundreds of exceptional flowers are on show at the Jardin des Plantes seventy reproductions of orchid vellums are being shown on the railings of the botanical school...
Orchids are incredible flowers, difficult to cultivate, rare and often spectacular with their long, colourful flowering. Hundreds of exceptional flowers are on show at the Jardin des Plantes seventy reproductions of orchid vellums are being shown on the railings of the botanical school.


The Chevreloup Arboretum, which is just outside Paris and belongs to the National History Museum, saves and conserves numerous “˜wild´ species, and a hundred or so will be on show in the desert gallery of the Jardin des Plantes´s grand conservatory.
The Jardin du Luxembourg will also be showing some of its best and rarest specimens, with even more from four French orchid producers. And for the first time this year, the Jardin des Plantes is also organising an exhibition of paintings of orchids on vellum. Their collection was started in the 17th century and continued until the 19th century. 70 reproductions can be seen hung on the railings of the botanical school, displaying a mix of scientific precision and artistic flair.

Location : 1001 Orchids exhibition at the Jardin des Plantes - From February 11, 2016 to March 7, 2016
This exhibition will allow you contemplate amaing varieties of the beautiful orchids, through the large greenhouses of the 'Jardin des Plantes'.  'Mille & une orchidéés' will allow discover fascinating and unknown species in the lovely setting of large lush greenhouses, renovated and refurbished to host this exciting exhibition.

In the beautiful setting of the Grandes Serres, the presentation honors orchid, one of the most beautiful and varied nature. Including about 30 000 species,orchids are found in Africa, Asia, the Americas, Oceania (including New Caledonia) and Europe including 160 species in France.

Source : Le Jardin des Plantes

Ruby BIRD
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Yasmina BEDDOU
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