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Tag Archives: Orchidaceae
A natural Frankestein: the orchid hybrid, Epidendrum x obrienianum
Humankind has always dreamed of chimeras, the Frankenstein´s monster or flying pigs. All this can actually happen in the plant world!! (although they cannot still fly). Many orchid growers have produced astonishing plants that can fascinate the human eye and … Continue reading
Posted in Americas, Countries, Evolution, Learning and Teaching, Monocots, Students
Tagged Baby orchid, butterfly orchid, Epidendrum, Epidendrum obrienianum, Epidendrum x obrienianum, epiphytic, Florida, flowers, Garden, Glass house, Green house, Hawaii, horticulture, Hybrid, lip, MSc Plant Diversity, Orchid, Orchid grower, Orchidaceae, Orchids, Ornamental, O´brian stars orchid, Poor Mans orchid, Scarlet orchid, Tropical biodiversity, University of Reading
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Ludisia discolor, the foliage plant orchid
Ludisia discolor really is an orchid, although if you see it with no flowers, or without a label, you could be forgiven for thinking it wasn’t. Assuming it isn’t an orchid is very understandable, as it grows in soil, unlike … Continue reading
Posted in Monocots, Species, Students
Tagged houseplant, Ludisia discolor, Orchid, Orchidaceae
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The flowering tree nymph in the greenhouse
There’s a special orchid in flower right now in the tropical greenhouse. Its name is Dryadella pusiola, and it’s special because its flowers are very, very small. Small enough to be dwarfed by a 5p! This orchid is the first … Continue reading
Posted in Americas, Countries, Mexico, Monocots, Species
Tagged America, donation, Dryadella, Dryadella pusiola, flower, Masdevallia, Mexico, Orchid, Orchidaceae, pusiola, small
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