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Cooktown Orchid The Cooktown Orchid (Vappodes phalaenopsis) is the floral emblem for the state of Queensland and grows in the tropical north of the state.<br /> <br /> Nikon D700<br /> Nikkor 50mm f1.8 Cooktown Orchid,Dendrobium bigibbum,australia,cooktown orchid,flora,flowers,orchid,queensland Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Cooktown Orchid

The Cooktown Orchid (Vappodes phalaenopsis) is the floral emblem for the state of Queensland and grows in the tropical north of the state.

Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f1.8

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    Thank you for your discipline in documenting plant life in Australia. It is very much appreciated! Posted 11 years ago

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The Cooktown Orchid

The Cooktown Orchid has been the floral emblem of Queensland since 19 November 1959. It was first described in 1880 as "Dendrobium phalaenopsis", then included in "Dendrobium bigibbum".

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Uploaded Aug 19, 2014. Captured Jun 29, 2009 09:41.
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  • NIKON D700
  • f/4.5
  • 1/800s
  • ISO200
  • 50mm