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10-22-2010, 04:29 AM
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Habenaria medusa
This very intriguing flower makes almost anyone into a decent photographer. Flowers appear so dainty & delicate, but they are quite durable. The sequentlal blooming habit can keep a plant in bloom for one or two months.
I have seen sources that have grouped this species with bulbophyllums. I believe this is a mistake based on the species named Bulbophyllum medusae, which has a flower resembling the mythological Medusa. However, it is highly unlikely that there would two closely related species with the almost identical names "medusa" & "medusae".
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10-22-2010, 05:08 AM
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Thanks for sharing this beauty. Sort of looks like it belongs under the sea.
Very Nice!
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10-22-2010, 08:25 AM
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That is one of the neatest flowers I've ever seen. I always get a thrill when someone posts a pic of theirs.
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10-23-2010, 03:43 PM
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I love this one, and such a great pic of it.
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10-23-2010, 06:30 PM
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Beautiful!!!
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10-23-2010, 07:40 PM
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Glorious!
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10-23-2010, 07:51 PM
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ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I have seen pics of this time & time again & always thought WOW!
Well that's it, it's going to the top of my wish list!
Anyone know where to get one in the EU?
Because now it is not "an I "want but a "must have"!
thanks for posting!
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10-24-2010, 07:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nenella
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I have seen pics of this time & time again & always thought WOW!
Well that's it, it's going to the top of my wish list!
Anyone know where to get one in the EU?
Because now it is not "an I "want but a "must have"!
thanks for posting!
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nenella,
You weren't the only one who started searching.
Here's a UK site which stocks them. Alas currently Out of Stock, but it's a start.
Habenaria medusa --- Rare Plants
If I come across any others I'll try and remember to let you know about them.
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nenella,
You weren't the only one who started searching.
Here's a UK site which stocks them. Alas currently Out of Stock, but it's a start.
Habenaria medusa --- Rare Plants
If I come across any others I'll try and remember to let you know about them.
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Thanks! I actually sent them an e mail last night. ![Cross Fingers](http://www.orchidboard.com/community/images/smilies/crossfingers.gif)
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Wow, thats cool!
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