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calypso orchid

Thought it'd be fun to share our only wild orchid. About to show up and I remembered this photo from last year. Amazing after waiting a 7month winter of subzero temps.



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These are lovely.

4 May, 2008

 

Really beautiful. It sure is amazing how plants come back after wicked winters.

4 May, 2008

 

What family is it? paphiopedillum? I Want One!!!

6 Jun, 2008

 

Oh ,those are so freakin' cute! I want some. Lucky ;)

3 Jul, 2008

 

Really nice close-up photo.The purple blooms almost look like they are glowing.

3 Jul, 2008

 

Wonderful flowers. What a magnificent vieuw must that be every spring!
It looks like they are all over. Lucky you!
I love the combination of colours and their shape.

26 Feb, 2009



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