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Pale umbrella orchid - Bulbophyllum longiflorum Orchid exhibit in the Botanical Garden of Leuven, Belgium.  Belgium,Bulbophyllum longiflorum,Geotagged,Pale umbrella orchid,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Pale umbrella orchid - Bulbophyllum longiflorum

Orchid exhibit in the Botanical Garden of Leuven, Belgium.

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  1. So cool! Posted 2 years ago
    1. Yes! there seems to be no limit to orchid shapes! Posted 2 years ago
      1. Your photos have opened my eyes to that! Posted 2 years ago

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''Bulbophyllum longiflorum'', commonly known as the pale umbrella orchid, is a species of epiphytic or lithophytic orchid. It has a creeping rhizome, widely spaced, dark green pseudobulbs with a single large, fleshy leaf, and flowers spreading in a semicircular umbel, resembling one-half of an umbrella. The flowers are canoe-shaped, greenish cream-coloured to yellowish with purple dots. It has a wide distribution and is found in parts of Africa, on islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Southeast.. more

Similar species: Agaves, Aloes, Onions
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Sep 25, 2022. Captured Jun 20, 2010 15:12 in Kruidtuin, Kapucijnenvoer 30, 3000 Leuven, Belgium.
  • Canon PowerShot S3 IS
  • f/3.5
  • 1/30s
  • 71.9mm