Elbow Orchid (Spiculaea ciliata)

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 22, 2017

Elbow Orchid
Spiculaea ciliata

Copyright of and photo courtesy of Gail Reed from Dongara, Western Australia.

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MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 22, 2017

Wonderfully weird! Still contemplating its unusual orchid anatomy.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 22, 2017

Yes, I thought it was so odd too! I am amazed at all the native orchids Australia has. None are like what orchids in the US are like. Plus most are so tiny, smaller than a dime.

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MaypopLaurel Cleveland,GA/Atlanta, GA(Zone 7b) Oct 22, 2017

I'm especially fond of, and collect, species miniatures (mostly Asian and the Americas). However, Australian species diversity is nonpariel. Great pics all around. Thanks.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 22, 2017

LOL I just learned a new word! I always thought it was unparalleled.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 22, 2017

Can you see these? Mini minis! Click thru them if you can. If not, here is one of Kirstie Ireland's photos. Just amazing so much detail on such a tiny flower.
You need to get your hands on some of these for your collection!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1717300378294247&set=gm.1409376999178673&type=3&theater

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