Peruvian Andes, blue markings on petals

[mtorchid]

A friend photographed this near Machupicchu a few years ago. I've never seen true blue on petals before. Any idea what tribe this beauty might be from? Thanks!

[euplusia]

The photo does not load for me.

[mtorchid]

Sorry, I'll see if I can fix that. For now, I am able to right-click on the image icon and select "open image in new tab" which takes me to the image residing at: orchid with blue markings on petals, Peruvian Andes | Orchids

[isurus79]

Doesn't look like an orchid to me.

[mtorchid]

Originally Posted by euplusia

The photo does not load for me.

Hope this works!

[mtorchid]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Doesn't look like an orchid to me.

Well, that's embarrassing! No lip/column. No wonder ID-ing it was so difficult Thanks!

[sbrofio]

It should be from Iridaceae family: Neomerica gracilis. Neomerica gracilis - Apostle Plant - Iridaceae

[Vanda lover]

I would say that it is definitely an iris. Many people mistake them for orchids.

[mtorchid]

That's it - thank you! Not an orchid, but still beautiful

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Good to know, I feel s-l-i-g-h-t-l-y less embarrassed

[Kevin_PR]

Its also called walking iris, as it will produce plantlets from stalks that then bend over and starts a new plant. I have seen them in yellow too but the blue is nice IMO.. Def not cold hardy ,but very easy to propogate and makes a nice houseplant.