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Field Notes

Description:

Purple flower with orchid-like roots attached to the stem of a lime tree

Habitat:

Mid-highlands, in a garden

Species ID Suggestions

Guarianthe skinneri

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craigwilliams
You're right, this is an orchid. Can't be sure as the flowers are a little blurred, but it looks very much like Guarianthe skinneri, which used to be called Cattleya skinneri. Lovely plant to have in the garden!
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2012

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