The name "Orchid " originates from the Ancient Greek word "ὄÏχις" (órkhis), meaning "testicle, " due to the shape of the root. The term was introduced in 1845 by John Lindley in "School Botany. " Initially, orchids were known as "bollockwort" or "Satyrion feminina" in Middle English. The name has remained significant in botany, symbolizing the unique and diverse family of plants. Orchids are now celebrated for their beauty and cultural significance, with various species serving as national flowers in several countries.
