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Old 03-20-2009, 01:05 PM
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This is a small fan shaped plant with white/greenish tiny flower that resembles very much some sort of flying 'being' when seen under the macro lens. The name Ornithocephalus means bird's head (because of the column shape) and was well chosen in my opinion! It is common in the rain forests in Brazil.

Entire plant and a flower in detail:
Ornithocephalus myrticola Lindl. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

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Ornithocephalus myrticola Lindl. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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Old 03-20-2009, 05:24 PM
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Beautiful! Those little flowers are amazing. It's a new species to me that's for sure.
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Old 03-20-2009, 09:13 PM
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AHHH! I've wanted an ornithocephalus for a long time... where did you find it?
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Old 03-20-2009, 11:38 PM
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AHHH! I've wanted an ornithocephalus for a long time... where did you find it?
Mine came from a local nursery, Tim. The species is native of my region, so it is not much difficult finding it.
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Old 03-21-2009, 08:25 AM
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Excellent plant and photo's, I also have been looking for one of these for a long time.
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I love the closeup. Thanks for the treat.
Is it fragrant?
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Old 03-23-2009, 08:21 AM
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So pretty. It does look like a bird's head.

Marilyn
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Old 03-23-2009, 09:07 AM
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I love the closeup. Thanks for the treat.
Is it fragrant?
You know, I need to check this out!
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Old 03-23-2009, 10:51 AM
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Wow, those were awesome pictures.
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WOW! I can't believe I missed this thread!

That is SO cool, Mauro!
I want one!!!
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