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03-08-2009, 01:56 AM
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Ghost Orchids lots of them
Just found a new area with lots of Ghosts Orchids heres some of them.
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03-08-2009, 03:31 AM
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That is so awesome. I really want to get out an go native orchid spying around here. I know there are quite a few native species to CA, although not nearly as many as FL. But I don't have the first clue what they are or where to find them.
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03-08-2009, 04:11 AM
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we have the everglades or swamp where theres tons but u also have to walk around with bears snakes panthers alligators but hey thats part of the fun
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03-08-2009, 04:24 AM
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Most certainly it's part of the fun!  And will be on my to-do list should I find myself visiting Florida.
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03-08-2009, 01:30 PM
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the wild orchids are on the main road , the thing is that people just dont know HOW to look
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03-11-2009, 11:36 PM
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I'm just learning this, being on the edge of the everglades. I Can't wait to start finding wild orchids.
Great pics!
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03-12-2009, 12:10 AM
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I'm just learning this, being on the edge of the everglades. I Can't wait to start finding wild orchids.
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You can't get much closer. If your truely interested in finding wild orchids in the Fakahatchee I would get the book Wild Orchids of Florida by Paul Martin Brown. And be prepared compass, gps, water, ect... and please take only pictures and leave only foot prints.  I probably will be going in a couple weeks, if you would like to tag along let me know.
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03-12-2009, 12:39 AM
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Wow. How generous to invite a newb on a hike with you! I'd like to talk to you more about this...
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Ghost Orchids are extremely rare and bloom only once a year IF conditions are right and IF their only polinator, the Giant Sphinx Moth, is able to find the few remaining plants that exist on this earth.
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No kidding. (Just found that on a site)
I think I understand the significance of Mikeurquia's signature. Looks like you both have seen them judging from your avatars. Very cool. |
03-12-2009, 12:59 AM
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Wow. How generous to invite a newb on a hike with you! I'd like to talk to you more about this...
No kidding. (Just found that on a site)
I think I understand the significance of Mikeurquia's signature. Looks like you both have seen them judging from your avatars. Very cool.
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Not a problem, the fee will be 1 glass orchid  . Just kidding. Best way would be by private message.
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03-12-2009, 01:20 PM
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I bought the book also my hiking bud carries it but SORRY I gave mine away why because when? I see a ghost I know what it looks like unless its 10 feet+ up then I've had to climb up to make sure Im sorry all I WANT IS GHOST, GHOST,GHOST heres a pic to keep you guys n gals in CHECK
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