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11-25-2015, 03:28 PM
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Paphiopedilum fairrieanum
Paphiopedilum fairrieanum
(Lindl.) Stein, Orchid.-Buch: 467 (1892).
Distribution: E. Himalaya to Assam
Paphiopedilum..Venus' slipper from ancient Greek Paphia=another name of Aphrodite and pedilon = slipper
fairrieanum latinized = in honor of Fairrie, English orchid enthusiast XIX century
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11-25-2015, 07:13 PM
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It's like the flower is giving us a curtsey. I love it!
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11-25-2015, 07:15 PM
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Very nice!
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11-25-2015, 07:24 PM
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This is far from my favorite paph and I have never had any interest in owning one, but your pictures almost changed my mind, what fantastic photos; they are beautifully taken. thanks for posting
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11-26-2015, 02:19 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FrFrancis
This is far from my favorite paph and I have never had any interest in owning one, but your pictures almost changed my mind, what fantastic photos; they are beautifully taken. thanks for posting
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11-27-2015, 11:39 AM
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It's lovely.
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12-20-2015, 07:24 PM
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Also one of my favorite Paphs. Unfortunately, my best clone with an exceptionally long stem disappeared after a show and I haven't had one as nice since.
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fairrieanum, paphiopedilum, slipper, honor, pedilon, fairrie, latinized, orchid, https://flic.kr/p/ax7qeb, https://flic.kr/p/bojgft, century, enthusiast, xix, english, distribution, orchid.-buch, lindl, stein, himalaya, greek, paphia=another, ancient, assam, venus, aphrodite  |
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