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Orchid Vanda Somsri Velvet "Jed Kao" Picture taken during visit of exhibition at the Palmengarten, Frankfurt in March 2018. An annual event we are attending Blue vanda,Frankfurt,Geotagged,Germany,Palmengarten,Vanda,Vanda coerulea,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

Orchid Vanda Somsri Velvet "Jed Kao"

Picture taken during visit of exhibition at the Palmengarten, Frankfurt in March 2018. An annual event we are attending

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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 Alexander Hassmueller
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By Alexander Hassmueller

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Uploaded Sep 30, 2022. Captured Mar 18, 2018 13:42 in Palmengarten, Siesmayerstraße 61, 60323 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
  • iPad Air
  • f/2.4
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  • ISO32
  • 3.3mm