Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Rare Medusa Orchid Blooms in Visakhapatnam Park
In Visakhapatnam, a special flower called the Medusa orchid has bloomed after ten years.
This flower is called the Medusa orchid because it looks like Medusa from Greek stories; it has long, thread-like parts like snakes for hair.
It grows in a park inside a hospital.
This park was started by a scientist who loves plants and animals.
This rare flower is a sign that nature is strong and that the park is doing a good job caring for it.
People are visiting the park to see this unique flower.
The Medusa orchid, Bulbophyllum medusae, has bloomed in Visakhapatnam after a decade.
The orchid is known for its creamy yellow blossoms with thread-like sepals.
The Biodiversity Park is located within the premises of Rani Chandramani Devi (RCD) government hospital.
The park was established by Dr. Mantha Ram Murthy, a marine biologist.
The bloom is seen as a symbol of resilience and conservation success.
- Who
- Bulbophyllum medusae, also known as Medusa orchid.
- What
- The Medusa orchid has bloomed.
- When
- For the first time in a decade.
- Where
- Biodiversity Park of Rani Chandramani Devi (RCD) government hospital in Visakhapatnam.
- Why
- The bloom represents a significant achievement in the park’s conservation efforts.
- Orchid Name
- Bulbophyllum medusae
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Park Name
- Biodiversity Park
- Park Establishment
- Dr. Mantha Ram Murthy
- Bloom Occurrence
- First time in a decade