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  1. Kildale

    Kildale Nature's Window

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    This is one of the wild orchids. Saw it for the first time yesterday on an outing.

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    Piperia transversa, Royal rein orchid ( photo / image / picture from Kildale's Garden )
     
    Kildale, Jul 29, 2012
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    That is so beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing this. So, was it in fact, from the wild and where?
     
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Yes, it is in the wild and just 2 or 3 miles from home here in Victoria on Vancouver Island. It is very rare and I'm going back tomorrow to take a few more pictures. I should take verticals but they don't fit the computer, TV etc.
     
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    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Interesting orchid. Not something we are likely to see. Great picture.

    Jerry
     
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    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Jerry, It's native to California also.......



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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I'm so glad you discovered this lovely wild orchid and shared it with us. I hope it spreads its seeds and multiplies.
     
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    CrisGzr In Flower

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    its lovely! thanks for sharing!
     
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    Well spotted. :D It's very pretty. Does it have a scent?
     
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