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Thread: Chloraea membranacea

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    Default Chloraea membranacea



    Chloraea membranacea is a terrestrial orchid from Argentina (found only in Buenos Aires, Corrientes, Santa Fe, and Entre RĂ**os), Uruguay, and Brazil. They grow wild and they are sometimes seen in gardens, but people do not realize that they have them. It has abundant, wide roots, that are used as a storage for the plant. Its leaves have a lanceolate shape, and grow into a rosette shape during autumn and winter. Then it grows a 25-40 cm apical inflorescence, which flowers around October (spring). It normally has from 8 to 12 white/green flowers. Once the flowers die, the plant looses its leaves.


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    Very pretty. This is the first time I have seen it. Thanks for posting.

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    very pretty! Wish I could find them in my garden

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    very nice. Rarely seen. Do they produce seedpods?
    P.

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    thats nice and something new from argentina!

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    I guess they do produce seedpods (don't they all?), but I'm not sure, I've never had mine pollinated.

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    Nice! I've never heard of this type before.

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    This one is new to me as well. I love the photographs you share with us. It is nice to see the plant as well as the bloom details.

    Cheers,
    BD

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