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Old 12-10-2008, 11:36 AM
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This is a small Pleurothallidinae native of the wet Atlantic forest in the southeast Brazil. Adult plants are 6" high more or less. The pollinator has to sneak in through small windows on the sides because the flowers don't open completely. I was given this small jewel because it was severely attacked by fungal diseases and was dying (ugly yellow areas and/or stains can still be seen on some leaves). Fortunately, I was able to save it and it is recovering. This is the first flower after a long time.

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Old 12-10-2008, 11:40 AM
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Another success story! Nice save Mauro.
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Old 12-10-2008, 11:49 AM
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Nice foliage. The flower is definitely interesting. I wonder what the selective advantage is to have blooms that don't completely open. I'm going to have to ruminate on that one.
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Old 12-10-2008, 12:18 PM
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Wonderfull.... the leaves seems to be a Masdevallia... the flower is unique....
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Old 12-11-2008, 08:38 PM
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I agree with Royal...nice save!

I was also thinking the same thing that Tindo mentioned...what are the advantages of having a flower that does not open completely? Any idea Mauro?
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