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04-15-2008, 09:32 PM
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Calochilus campestris
Hi all,
This is Calochilus campestris - the bearded orchid. I took this photo last year on a bushwalk in the Royal National Park, Sydney. These Australian terrestrials are almost impossible to cultvate, owing to their symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungus in their habitat - thus they're there to admire, but should be left there. Enjoy!
Cheers,
Andrew.
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04-15-2008, 09:53 PM
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Now that's just awesome!!!
Thanks for sharing, as I will never get to see that one in real life!
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04-15-2008, 10:33 PM
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You don't know that for sure... You may take a holiday here sometime...lol
I would actually be happy to show anyone from the board who came to Sydney on a native orchid tour in Spring. There are plenty to feast your eyes on!
The plant in the picture is of a colony of this species that I visit every year - just to make sure they're doing ok. In the same spot, at different times, you can see Dipodium punctatum, Caladenias of all descriptions, Thelymitras, Dockrillia linguiforme, Glossodia major, Cymbidium madidum - and more. It's the most beautiful show on earth!
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04-16-2008, 12:34 AM
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its a lovely little flower
how lucky you are to be loi
ving where there are so many wonderfull native species
i,m envious; but in a good way
cheers
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04-16-2008, 11:15 AM
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Amazing. It looks so much like a bulbophyllum with a beard. hehe. Thanks for sharing this.
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04-16-2008, 01:28 PM
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That is simply fantastic!  Thanks so much for sharing...
And Sue...never say never! I think you and I should plan a trip....  |
04-20-2008, 03:40 AM
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Terrific plant, and what a beautiful photograph, at that!
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