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The Carmine Red Polystachya

Polystachya kermesina

Photo by Dan Doucette
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Field Notes

Description:

very small orchid, about 15mm, thin leaves. the moss in the background is separate.

Habitat:

rainforest

Notes:

I spotted this hiking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)
Dan Doucette
Thanks mystrochilum and Ursula. Nice to finally get an ID on this, 6 years after I spotted it.
mystrochilum
nah, this is Polystachya kermesina Kraenzl. nice spec!
Dan Doucette
Thanks Craig! I thought Bulbo at first too but I'm not sure.
craigwilliams
This is a real gem! Not a clue though. As far as I'm aware Bulbo's have a hinged lip, which this doesn't seem to have.

Spotted for Missions

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The Color Red
Mission
Wild Orchids
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Mission WILD
Mission
East African Biodiversity

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PublishedJuly 3, 2011

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