Field notes, sketches for the of four postage stamps issued by the Solomon Islands in 1989, titled "Orchids Part II" Each stamp features a detailed botanical illustration of a native orchid species.
Bulbophyllum dennisii - An epiphytic orchid endemic to the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea, and described only relatively recently, named after local collector Geoff Dennis. Growing on forest trees.
Calanthe langei - A terrestrial orchid, growing in leaf mould on the mountain forest floor; self-pollinating. Known for its dense, vibrant clusters of yellow flowers.
Bulbophyllum blumei - A distinctively shaped, deep-burgundy orchid species found across Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific. A low-altitude primary-rainforest species; its hinged lip vibrates in the wind and is thought to mimic the female insect pollinator.
Grammatophyllum speciosum - Commonly known as the Giant orchid or Tiger orchid or Leopard orchid, it is the world's largest orchid species, characterized by large, yellow flowers with brown or dark red spots, with stems reaching several metres and potentially carrying more than 50 flowers.
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