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Old 08-23-2009, 01:11 PM
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Default Maryland Nature Preserve on High Alert—Rare Orchid Found

This article came across the internets tube I call my twitter-machine. Just thought I'd share!

Nature preserve on high alert status - The Boston Globe
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Old 08-23-2009, 03:04 PM
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Very interesting. Thanks, Yvan.

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I wish they had posted a picture of the flower at least. I have family in Maryland so I may have to take a trip. Thanks for the post.
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Great news. I've always said that orchids mean to survive despite our best plans and efforts (that includes all the plants in my collection as well )
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This article has a pic showing the orchid....

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