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Here are some in situ pics of Bulbophylllum minutissimum. One of the smallest orchids in the world (probably the smallest). Pseudobulbs measureing 3 millimetres across. I found this orchid by accident Its not really something that's easy to look for. See if you can see the flowers.
Last edited by OrchidLover1982 : 04-20-2008 at 03:56 AM.
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If I'm seeing correctly, there are 2 flowers at about 12:00 and 5:00 on the right half of the first picture, and two almost side-by-side at about 1:00 and 2:00 in the second?
I can count 4 flowers in the first pic and 2 in the second pic. Small single reddish coloured flower about the same size as the pseudobulbs.
When i say bulbs 3 millimetres across that is maximum. some are smaller. When they are in the sun they turn a reddish colour like the flowers but when they are a bit more shady the bulbs are green. These ones were in a very sunny position growing on mangroves. I have also seen this species growing on rocks once with a thin layer of moss.
Very cool. This is exactly why Bulbophyllum is one of my most favorite of generas across all life forms.
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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The Miniature of miniatures
Its not really something that's easy to look for. See if you can see the flowers.
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