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Foto Friday - The Orchid Tree  While on a recent walk to my surprise I came across the world's first orchid tree; Perhaps I'll win the coveted Nobel prize For this magnificent discovery. Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past |
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6/30/2011 1:48 pm |
That's what I was wondering, Lee....is it an orchid? Air roots and all...sure looks like it. Great series....thanks much. "Life isn't fair, but it beats whatever comes in second." -- Gentleben
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Hi mrsjoe, What? You mean it's not an orchid tree? There goes my one chance of winning the Nobel prize. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past
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Maybe is one of many species of orchids, isn't it? Nice pictures, Lee. Trust in dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.(Khalil Gibran)
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Thank you all for the comments. Yes, it is an orchid that's considered to be wild by us because the small white crescent-shaped flowers are not that attractive and it is very common, anchoring itself on tree trunks and branches and anywhere where it can get sunlight and its aerial roots can absorb nutrients. The one shown is anchored on a dead palm tree.  Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past
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7/5/2011 7:19 am |
Would love to see a closeup of the flower! very cool photos!
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Would love to see a closeup of the flower! very cool photos! I will try but it may take a while for me to climb the palm tree since I am not as agile as before. Lee Live today as if it is your last For tomorrow will soon be in the past
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