Orchid tongue (explored)

EXPLORE February 3, 2009 (highest: #44)

 

Zygopetalum orchid

 

Thanks to TheEclecticArtisan for identifying the species

 

Zygopetalum is a genus of the orchid family naturally occurring in the humid forests of South America, with most species in Brazil.

 

They are known for their fragrant, waxy, and long-lived flowers with multiple blooms in shades of green, purple, burgundy, and raspberry with several patterns.

 

Viewed at the Southeastern Flower Show

Cobb Galleria Centre

Atlanta, Georgia

January 29, 2009

 

Official site: www.flowershow.org/

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