This exquisite 1975 East German (DDR) set celebrates Heimische Orchideen — the native orchids of the region, combining botanical precision with elegant design. The six stamps depict:

• 10 Pf Himantoglossum hircinum (Bocks-Riemenzunge)

• 20 Pf Dactylorhiza incarnata (Fleischrotes Knabenkraut)

• 25 Pf Anacamptis pyramidalis (Rote Spitzorchis)

• 35 Pf Dactylorhiza sambucina (Holunderknabenkraut)

• 40 Pf Orchis coriophora (Wanzenknabenkraut)

• 50 Pf Cypripedium calceolus (Frauenschuh)
  Designed with fine detail, this series showcases the rare and fragile beauty of Europe’s wild orchids — a highlight for collectors of flora and DDR issues.