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Rare orchids
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This week I had the rare privelege of visiting the habitat of Florida's legendary "Ghost Orchid", Dendrophylax lindenii. You may know of this orchid from Susan Orleans' book, The Orchid Thief. The movie Adaptation, which starred Meryl Streep and Nicholas Cage. was based on the book. Dendrophylax lindenii. is a rare leafless orchid that grows in the swamps of Southwest Florida. You have to wade through waist-deep water to get to it. It has been artificially propagated and some have succeeded…
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The name “Ghost Orchid” reflects this unique orchid’s ethereal and mysterious quality, contributing to its allure and fascination among botanists, nature enthusiasts, and the general public. The Ghost Orchid was first discovered in the U.K. in 1854 by Mrs. W. Anderton near Tedstone Delamere and in 1876 near Ludlow. Learn more about this orchid and other rare flowers in the world. #flowers #landscapes #gardens #rareflowers #orchid
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Flowers' Delight by Jing Mystika added a new photo to the album: Orchids.
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A rare gem in the orchid family! Dark blue and stunningly unique. #houseplants #flowers #leaf #garden #houseplants #gardeninspiration #gardeningideas...
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Orchid Beauty #orchids #FlowersOfTwitter #FLOWER #beauty #details #upclose #macrophotography K14
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Spot the stunning details! 😮 #orchid #plant #flower
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