A genus of tropical orchids known for their beautiful flowers and aerial roots.
From Sanskrit 'vanda,' the name used in India for these orchids; entered scientific Latin as a genus name in the 1800s.
Vanda orchids have aerial roots that don't need soil—they inspired hanging gardens and became symbols of exotic beauty, yet they're native to Southeast Asia where they grow wild on trees.
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