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Orchids at McBryde Garden

McBryde Garden on the island of Kauai is one of Hawaii’s extraordinary places. Set in a verdant valley, it’s part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, with a mission of conservation and research, especially for Hawaii’s endangered native flora. Dave and I were lucky enough to visit recently and enjoy its amazing sights.

Bulbophyllum flower, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenWhite Spathoglottis flower with dew, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenVanda hybrid flower, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical Garden

The garden covers about 200 acres (81 hectares) on Kauai’s south shore, and is adjacent to the smaller Allerton Garden. Besides native Hawaiian plants, McBryde also has large collections of palms, fruit trees, and other tropicals. Visitors can find orchids near the tram stop at the top of the Biodiversity Trail. There are also many mounted on trees throughout the grounds. The orchids in these photos are not Hawaiian natives, but many other plants in McBryde Garden are.

Darwin's Orchid, Comet Orchid, Angraecum sesquipedale, orchid species with white flowers, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenAntelope Dendrobium flowers, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenDendrobium flower, DenPhal orchid hybrid, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical Garden

Phalaenopsis Kelly Kilcup, Moth Orchid hybrid, flower buds leaves and roots attached to tree, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenDendrobium Super Star x moniliforme, DenPhal orchid hybrid, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenVanda orchid flowers, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical Garden

National Tropical Botanical Garden is a non-profit group that has three gardens on Kauai, one on Maui, and one in Florida. Its mission is to study and save the world’s tropical plants. You can support their work by making a donation, joining as a member, becoming a volunteer, or visiting their gardens. Check back soon for posts highlighting more of McBryde’s botanical treasures.

Vanda hybrid, orchid flowers and leaves, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenVanilla planifolia, orchid species vine and leaves, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical GardenAntelope Dendrobium orchid flower, McBryde Garden, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii, National Tropical Botanical Garden

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  1. AboutOrchids » Blog Archive » McBryde Garden Says:
    March 7th, 2017 at 8:25 am

    […] There’s much more to Kauai’s wondrous McBryde Garden than its orchids. […]