Most orchid enthusiasts do not think of temperate regions when they think of orchids, but some of the most beautiful orchids in the world occur in the United States. Except for Florida where there are a few dozen epiphytic species (Epidendrum magnoliae does grow north to the Carolinas), the remainder (close to 200) of our native orchids are terrestrial, and they are found in every state and almost every habitat. Every photograph shown was taken in situ.