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Default ZOOTROPHION BELOGLOTTIS???

I thought it was a Pleurothallis, but today I found a strange flower, like a shell, very weird.... is a clossed flower... enjoy this beauty from my country...
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Unread 10-07-2009, 02:34 AM
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It does indeed look like a Zootrophion of some sort.

The flower should make a little opening near the base of the bud when it's mature to allow little insects to crawl in.

Definitely an interesting plant. Good growing.
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