The present study reports the occurrence of raphides in the floral parts of wild orchids from the Western Ghats of Goa. A total number of 21 orchid species, including 15 epiphytic and 6 terrestrial species were examined for the presence of raphides in their floral tissues. All the presently studied species exhibited the presence of raphides, which were characterized by their pointed, needle-like shape, with lengths ranging from 15 µm to 90 µm.