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Old 06-16-2010, 01:41 AM
ronaldhanko ronaldhanko is offline
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Default Hinged Insect-trapping Lip
Porroglossum teaguei, like all the Porroglossums, has a mobile lip that trap insects against the column, thus effecting pollination.




For more pictures including one of this unique flower with the lip closed, see Orchids and Serendipity: What's Blooming?
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