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Product description Orchids are the stars of the plant world! Arguably the largest family of flowering plants, orchids are also among the most successful, having adapted to live in virtually every type of environment on the planet. The orchid family is one of the most enlightening examples of the strange and amazing world of plant variations. The Smithsonian houses over 10,000 different species of Orchids. Many are endangered and the Smithsonian cares for the only specimens in captivity. Orchids 2016 features vivid images of some of the rarer species found worldwide, complete with informational text that can be enjoyed by orchid enthusiasts of all levels. Spacious grids include international holidays and moon phases. There are sections at the back of the calendar to record emergency contact information and birthdays/anniversaries and a full-page 3-year at-a-glance. Earth friendly, printed with soya-based inks on FSC certified paper.