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Here’s a look at some of the loveliest orchids, just in time for spring. The early purple orchid (Orchis mascula) is found in many regions. As its name suggests, it’s one of the earliest to bloom.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. An unusual orchid is the Purple Passion ground orchid (Spathoglottis x hybridum ‘Purple Passion’). As opposed to many other orchids ...

This week’s reader photo was taken by Ryan Pratley Meney in Bermagui, NSW. “This is one of the awesome purple beard orchids growing near my back door. I took this shot after a long night-shift when I ...