{"product_id":"sun-orchid-hoops","title":"Sun Orchid Australian Wildflower Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Stainless Steel Hoops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Australia from our original hand painted design, these earrings are printed with eco-friendly inks, onto light weight sustainably grown hoop pine and finished with gold or silver stainless steel hoops, perfect for sensitive ears!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThelymitra macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cspan\u003eScented Sun \u003c\/span\u003eor large-leafed sun orchid is a tuberous perennial plant widespread throughout the south-west of W.A. in the moist forest and woodland areas. It has a single long thick leathery, strap-like leaf and produces stunning, sweetly scented blue to purple flowers from August to October. Each stem can be up to a metre tall and covered with flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs their common name suggests they are sun orchids that require bright midday sunlight to open and they close at night or on cloudy days, which helps protect their reproductive structures from damage or dehydration. Their unique fragrance attracts insect pollinators such as bees and wasps. The flower colour is uncommon in nature and symbolises luxury, uniqueness, serenity, confidence, self-awareness, emotional strength and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in the Ferguson Valley, South West WA, we draw inspiration from the forests, wildflowers, and wildlife around us, as well as the unique landscapes of greater Australia to create joyful, eco-friendly products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Australian Museum Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51505085677735,"sku":"SUNORCHID","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/6521\/8471\/files\/Sun_Orchid_Australian_Wildflower_Earrings_-_Pixie_Nut_Co_-_SUNORCHID.webp?v=1791946623","url":"https:\/\/store.museum.wa.gov.au\/products\/sun-orchid-hoops","provider":"Western Australian Museum Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}