1 photos across 150 genera — botanically classified
Grammatophyllum scriptum, commonly known as the giant orchid or tiger orchid, is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its substantial size, it produces the largest known inflorescence of any orchid, with racemes that can carry up to eighty flowers, each measuring about 10 cm in diameter. These flowers are distinctively colored, featuring a combination of green, yellow, and brown, often with tiger-like stripes, hence the name. This epiphytic and occasionally lithophytic orchid thrives in rainforest habitats, showcasing its botanical significance through both its impressive growth habits and its strikingly patterned blooms.