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In the North we call orchids Euang but there are many kinds of Euang. Now local orchids in the wild are very hard to find so some orchid lovers grow them in their house or garden. If you want to see these lovely flowers you can visit orchid farms in the Maerim area and at the Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden which has sent us the following pictures and information.

Pad Daeng

Cirrhopetalum lepidum (Blume) Schltr.

The flower has an oval shape and is 8-12 cm. in length. The petal is white and crimson nearest the end of the petal. Found in every part of the virgin forests in Thailand. Blooming August- December. Spreading especially in Southeast Asia.

Euang Pha Viean

Dendrobium albosanguineum Lindl.

Other names are Euang Tung, Euang Ta Keow The petals are white, with spots of violet. The bouquet is 15-20 cm. length. Found in virgin forests in the North of Thailand. Blooming February- March. Spread throughout Thailand and Burma.

Euang Karb Dok

Pholidota imbricata Hook

Other names are Euang Sai Soi, Euang Hang Kra Ding. The flowers are bouquets. The stems are 40-cm. high, 1 cm. wide. Found in every part of virgin forests in Thailand. Blooming May – July. Spread throughout India and Southeast Asia.