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06-05-2006, 02:03 AM
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Cypripedium kentuckiense in the wild
Here's a shot of a Cypripedium kentuckiense from the Virginia disjunct colony. I've seen my fair share of kentuckienses in photos, and I've gotta say that these plants are the finest kentuckienses I've ever seen... The dorsal sepal and petals lengths are absolutely absurd!
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06-05-2006, 07:42 AM
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You are so lucky, Zach! I have seen none of our natives this year.  I am living vicariously through your photos. thank you! |
06-05-2006, 11:48 AM
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What a great natural flower! do you have a face on shot?
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06-05-2006, 11:51 AM
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That looks fantastic! I can't believe these grow in the US. I never would have thought it.
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06-05-2006, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Oscarman
What a great natural flower! do you have a face on shot?
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This is about as close as I have:
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11-21-2008, 05:03 PM
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WOW, truly awesome slippers!! We have some native slippers where I am from as well, but three years in, I still have yet to find any in bloom or otherwise. Maybe one day!
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11-21-2008, 05:06 PM
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Really awsum. Love orchids in situ. Especially slippers. Great photos.
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11-21-2008, 05:12 PM
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Really gorgeous orchid especially the long twisty sepals!  I find it even nicer than our native Cypripedium calceolus. how I wish this one was available commercially, so that I could stick it in my garden with the others.
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11-21-2008, 05:16 PM
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That is beautiful kentuckiense, no wonder they are so breathtaking, mother nature certainly provides that x factor we have yet to emulate.
Thank you for sharing!
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12-02-2008, 11:12 PM
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how big are these flowers?
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