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Tuesday 24 March 2015

Bulbophyllum falcatum


This orchid with minute flowers comes from west Africa, as well as Uganda in East Africa, and the DRC.  I love this Bulbophyllum species because it flowers on an unusual flattened rachis. Each rachis has approximately 12-20 flowers that are placed alternately on each side. Out of the genus it is one of the smaller species to grow. I have captured their inquisitive beauty below through macro photography.



3 comments:

  1. love the colour of these tiny blossoms!! thanks for the post!

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  2. Thanks Vincent, Love this little gem so unusual!

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  3. Thanks for sharing these wonderful treasures. This gets me through the Winter!

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