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Cattleya species orchid


Cattleya species orchid (Cattleya)

Another very difficult orchid to photograph...on a branch of a Jacaranda tree at the San Diego Zoo. Photo taken March 6, 2010



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It looks a lovely creamy colour.

7 Mar, 2010

 

Louise1:

Thanks! It's not my best photo.

7 Mar, 2010

 

Are they parasites just living off the tree?..:o))

7 Mar, 2010

 

Mushybanna:

Most orchids are epiphytes...they grow on trees in their native habitats.

7 Mar, 2010

 

Jacarandás and ochids sounds familiar... :)

11 Mar, 2010

 

Aleyna:

Yes, the millions of Jacarandás here will start blooming in the next couple of weeks or so. Most of the orchids species which grow here are mostly winter blooming. : > )

12 Mar, 2010



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