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Orchids & Varied plants

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      Although climate of this district has changed recently, but general climatic condition is marked by a brief spell of Summer which in fact sandwiched between the spells of rainy season from May to August & mid of September. Due to tropical climate and being at the foothills of the Himalaya mountains, high humidity and dampness of Cooch Behar along with surrounding regions nurture rich growth of Orchids of various types. Orchids are found in abundance in neighboring states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. Shillong, Kalimpong and other places of Sikkim commercially organise growing of orchids in this North-eastern Frontier Province. Unique species of Orchids can be found in the wilds of the forests of Dooars. Collection of orchids by hobbyist and few dealers to meet local & foreign demands have left some of the orchids-growing areas without any orchid and very rare species are now facing the danger of depletion.

Almost all trees of pretty old ages bear parasitic & herbal plants growing on their barks and trunks. Plants of some common types hanging on to the trees are commonly seen.

ORCHIDACEAE
This is one of the large families of the flora of India. Since the species are adapted to diverse climatic & topographic conditions, exhibiting epiphytic, terrestrial & saprophytic habits, it is one of the most interesting families with wide floral adaptations.

The pseudo-bulbs are obpyriform compressed and crowded, about 1 inch long. Leaf elliptic oblong, the base narrowed to the short petiole. The petals and sepals are pale ochraceous spotted with crimson. The lip is deep crimson, indistinctly spotted. It secrets honey which the bees and insects seek. It has a very offensive odour. It is found in Darjeeling extending eastward to Khasia hills. Bears flowers in October-November.