![Orchids are in the Orchidaceae family, which is one of the largest plant families in existence, second (possibly) only to Asteraceae, the Sunflower family. [x]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/3eaf475e673a3d5f8240c8285dbab6d6/tumblr_ml9s4jwnMQ1r68th6o1_1280.jpg)
Orchids are in the Orchidaceae family, which is one of the largest plant families in existence, second (possibly) only to Asteraceae, the Sunflower family. [x]
Black isn’t a color you often find in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is therefore highly coveted. This is Cymbidium Kiwi Midnight, that being its commercial name. This flower is not actually true black, though it might appear to be. It is actually a deep burgundy.
