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The flower, as a reproductive organ, evolved with one primary purpose in mind – to attract pollinators like insects or birds. This function has driven their astounding evolutionary explosion of distinct colors and shapes, some of which have even come to resemble various recognizable figures, plants or animals.
The colors of these flamboyant orchids attract insects and birds, signaling that these flowers are full of tasty nectar. Their shapes, on the other hand, often evolve to attract or accommodate specific pollinators while dissuading parasites or other, less desirable pollinators. Some flowers are more welcoming to bees, while others are perfect for hummingbirds or different insects.
Their stunning colors and biodiversity have attracted another type of creature as well – us. Orchid lovers value flowers like these for their resemblance to other recognizable objects which, while coincidental, is still definitely entertaining!

monkey face orchid (dracula simia)

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moth orchid (phalaenopsis)

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lady’s lips (psychotria elata)

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dancing girls (impatiens bequaertii)

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laughing bumble bee orchid (ophrys bomybliflora)

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swaddled babies (anguloa uniflora)
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parrot flower (impatiens psittacina)

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snap dragon seed pod (antirrhinum)

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flying duck orchid (caleana major)
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orchid that looks like a tiger

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happy alien (calceolaria uniflora)

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angel orchid (habenaria grandifloriformis)

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dove or holy ghost orchid (peristeria elata)

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orchid that looks like a ballerina

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white egret orchid (habenaria radiata)

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darth vader (aristolochia salvadorensis)

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Tom Foerstel

Founder & President

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60’s, Tom developed a strong desire to create positive change for people and planet.

He went on to pursue his passion for art and design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and worked for design firms in Southern California before moving to Boise, Idaho in the early 80’s. Foerstel Design opened its doors in 1985. Since its inception, the firm has cultivated a bold, happy, forward-looking team focussed on creating distinct and effective work on behalf of their clients.

An integral part of Tom’s philosophy is giving back to the community in which he lives — a company cornerstone that drives Foerstel’s long history of providing pro-bono services to local non-profit humanitarian and arts programs.

One of Tom’s proudest personal achievements is his ability to say Supercalifragilisticexpyalidocious backwards.