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Vanda coerulea Kruidtuin, Leuven. <br />
<a href="https://www.gardenia.net/plant/vanda-coerulea" rel="nofollow">https://www.gardenia.net/plant/vanda-coerulea</a> Belgium,Blue vanda,Geotagged,Vanda coerulea,Vanda coerulescens,Winter Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

    comments (4)

  1. Insanely beautiful! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Wonderful flower series! Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks! I rediscovered it while preparing my 2017 album of species for our Flickr :-) Posted 3 years ago

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"Vanda coerulea", commonly known as blue orchid, blue vanda or autumn lady's tresses, is a species of orchid found Northeast India with its range extending to China. It is known as "kwaklei" in Manipuri and "vandaar" in Sanskrit. It has bluish purple flowers which are very long lasting compared to other orchids. The plant bears up to 20 to 30 spikes.

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Feb 19, 2022. Captured Mar 10, 2017 14:29 in Kruidtuin, Kapucijnenvoer 30, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • SP-820UZ
  • f/5.6
  • 10/1000s
  • ISO80
  • 38.2mm