A late 18th century illustration of Vanda sanderiana, a species of orchid of the Family Orchidaceae and native to the Philippines. The orchid is considered to be the "Queen of Philippine flowers" and is worshiped as a diwata by the indigenous Bagobo people. From Iconographie des Orchidees, a magazine of botanical illustrations published by Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898) was a Belgian botanist, explorer and horticulturist who specialised in orchids.

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Size: 2392px × 3592px
Location: Philippines
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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