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Ricardo in PR

09-20-2010 11:09 PM

Dichaea hystricina in situ

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This species is found in the upper reaches of the Caribbean National Forest in Puerto Rico. It is not unusual to see plants in its favored habitat, however I had missed the blooming season several times. Last August I finally found a plant with flowers. In South America Dichaea are pollinated by euglossine bee, however there are no euglossine bees in Puerto Rico.

Tuvoc-Rno

09-21-2010 12:16 PM

That is one awesome flower. Great pic too, Ricardo!

Kim

Ricardo in PR

09-21-2010 12:39 PM

Thanks! I love going out and taking photos of native orchids but unfortunately I don't often have the time to do this.

Tuvoc-Rno

09-22-2010 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricardo in PR (Post 6997)

Thanks! I love going out and taking photos of native orchids but unfortunately I don't often have the time to do this.

LOL. Sometimes I wish I lived where there were native orchids I didn't have time to photograph.:;)

Kim

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