Peruvian Andes, blue markings on petals
 

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!



http://www.pinterest.com/pin/456130268481107353/:hmm

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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

Doesn't look like an orchid to me.

Hope this works!:)

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

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

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

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 :)

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.