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  1. February 18th, 2010, 11:37 PM #1
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    Default Maxillaria schunkeana

    Intermedia grower. Flower is about 0.7" wide
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  2. February 18th, 2010, 11:47 PM #2
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    Wow, are those black? that is awesome! and so glossy!
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    wow its so dark its awesome.
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    The flower is dark but nothing special for this species.
    ~Alana, Yes, this species has near black flowers.
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  5. February 19th, 2010, 04:43 AM #5
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    Wow - an almost black orchid!
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    almost scary looking, love it!
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    That is so dark! WOW. I would call it black.

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    I've always wanted one of these...I am going to try and find one this year because I just love the plant.

    I read it's flowers stink...do they?

    Beautiful plant and photo btw!

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    Black flowers....wow Tom, that's nifty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shannara View Post
    I read it's flowers stink...do they?
    No, they don't. At least mine has no odor...
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