Orchids of France and Europe

More than 30,000 species worldwide, including nearly 150 in France: orchids are fascinating plants. The exhibition introduces the wild orchids of France and Europe.

Panel by panel:

• A plant family of extraordinary diversity
• How to recognise an orchid: labellum, tuber, tiny seeds
• Ophrys, mistresses of the art of seduction
• The lady's slipper and rare and protected species
• Orchis, helleborines and Cephalanthera
• Corsica and the South, lands of orchids
• Protecting orchids: "admire them where they grow!"

Audience: all ages, from 10. Ideal for: a nature festival, a nature park or botanical association, a spring event.