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Black Jewel orchid- Anoectochilus chapaensis

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By Tasteyg


Black Jewel orchid- Anoectochilus chapaensis

These flowers are about the size of the tip of my pinky finger.



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Gorgeous.......doesnt it just look as if its been dipped in egg yolk.......fantastic colour Tasteyg

22 Feb, 2009

 

Really attractive, why do they call it black?

23 Feb, 2009

 

Yes Maureen, it does look as if someone dipped it in yolk :)
Dave they refer to as 'black' for it's leaves. Here's a link to the leaves:

http://images.marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/fullView.asp?id=171923916&fc=0&img=http://images.marketplaceadvisor.channeladvisor.com/hi/71/70692/ludisia1.jpg

24 Feb, 2009

 

Thanks for the link, Wow these leaves are beautiful in thier own right,
anyone interested should take a look, recomended.

24 Feb, 2009

 

You're welcome Dave. The leaves are attractive and a little different :)

25 Feb, 2009



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