Orchid is the English word for 兰花, which refers to any plant in the Orchidaceae family.
Fun fact about orchids:
1. They're one of the largest families of flowering plants, with over 28,000 species
2. The vanilla bean comes from a type of orchid - Vanilla planifolia
3. Some orchids can live up to 100 years
Common types of orchids include:
1. Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchid)
2. Cattleya
3. Dendrobium
4. Oncidium (Dancing Lady Orchid)