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Old 08-29-2009, 12:14 PM
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Default Comparettia speciosa
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What an interesting one. Great colour and really pretty, never seen this genus before.
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Hi Rosie,
Comparettia is a genus of about 8 species that has been hybridized with Oncidium. The flowers are notable for their brilliant colors - scarlet, orange, bright pink.
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Nice one! Love the color and the delicate stripes and veins!
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