👉 Gladiolus, also known as the grasshopper orchid, is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It belongs to the genus "Glycyranthes" and it's native to Europe and Asia. The name "gladiola" comes from the Latin word "gladiola," which means "grasshopper" or "garter." Gladiolus flowers are usually pink, white, or purple in color. They have five petals
