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  1. January 14th, 2007, 10:32 AM #1
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    Default Trichoceros sp.

    I forget what species this is...




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  2. January 14th, 2007, 11:55 AM #2
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    Isn't that unique! Look at those meaty leaves!
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    Beautiful!! Is it some type of Maxillaria? I just bought a Max. sophronitis that has similar characteristics, but I don't think yours is a soph. Good luck.
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    Wow! It's really something! How big is the plant?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Diane View Post
    Wow! It's really something! How big is the plant?
    The leaves are about 3/4".
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  6. January 14th, 2007, 12:26 PM #6
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    I'm an idiot, nevermind Max!!!
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    Strange one there I've never seen it before
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    New to me also, but then I don't get to see many orchids except in pictures.
    Thanks for sharing!

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    Those are tree fern fibers in the background - that's a little mite of a plant!

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  10. January 19th, 2007, 03:38 PM #10
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    What a neat little plant! For a moment I was confused at the number of petals and sepals etc etc.... until I realised that labellum spans the whole flower up and down... very very cool and needs to go on the wish list!
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