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orchid
Yellow flowers of a cymbidium orchid (Cymbidium species).
Orchids exhibit a wide ecological distribution and are capable of thriving in environments ranging from sea level up to at least 4,600 meters (15,000 feet) in elevation.12
They are particularly common in cloud-forest associations found on mountainsides, where the high humidity and specific environmental conditions provide an ideal habitat for many species.12