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The Tongue Orchid

Bulbophyllum fletcherianum

Photo by JJ_Andin
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Description:

Bizzare looking orchid. Bloomed for the first time in Penang Butterfly Farm, Malaysia.

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Comments (4)
JJ_Andin
It is... though it smells pretty awful. haha. The flowers have withered this week. Hoping to see them again next time. Yeah, I've edited it again. I used the android app for project noah and it hasn't been working well for me.
auntnance123
Excellent; glad I could help. It is a first time for me seeing this orchid; and it is a very intriguing species. Thanks for sharing. (btw, I see you have tagged the scientific name but it is not appearing under the common name as usual for spottings.)
JJ_Andin
yes!! based on the description that's got to be it, I'm sure. thank you so much.
auntnance123
What a wonderful flower! Have a look here: http://www.asiaticgreen.com/orchids_bulb_fk.htm. Bulbophyllum fletcherianum is quite similar.

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PublishedMarch 1, 2013

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